Turkey draws ire of EU over Cyprus drilling

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Turkey draws ire of EU over Cyprus drilling


Turkish drilling vessel Yavuz sets sail in Izmit Bay, on its way to the Mediterranean Sea, off the port of Dilovasi, Turkey, June 20, 2019. (photo credit: MURAD SEZER/REUTERS)

 Turkey drew condemnation from the EU this week after sending a second vessel to Cyprus to begin drilling for natural gas in waters Cyprus claims belongs exclusively to the island republic.

The vessel, the 230-meter long Yavuz, was launched at a ceremony in Turkey attended by Minister of Energy Fatih Donmez. Yavuz is to begin operations in early July and will drill to a depth of 3,300 meters.

Donmez said, "We are warning actors from outside the region that are forming cooperations with Cyprus: Do not chase illusions that will yield no results."

Read more at: https://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Turkeys-draws-ire-of-EU-over-Cyprus-drilling-593215

This seems way out of line.