Confrontation between Turkish and Greek ships could spur war

After the incident, the Turkish cargo ship increased speed and left for Turkey's nearest coast without responding to Armattalos” radio messages, said the Greek naval army, reports The Guardian”, broadcast Periscopi.

The Greek naval military statement says this incident occurred in its state waters. “There was no hurt”, they said. On the other hand, Turkey's transport ministry stated there has been no impact on <x2viktimia or air pollution”.

Tensions between the two states have increased markedly in recent months. This week, Greece's Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said Ankara is closing red lines” when a Turkish patrol ship attacked a coaster on a controversial Aegean island in February of this year. A war between the two countries for this uninhabited island was closer than ever in 1996.

High figures of the Greek Army and naval command have cleared up their frustrations, as Erdogan is trying to fuel tensions among NATO allies ahead of Turkey's election elections due next month.

Last month, Turkish planes flew dangerously near a military transport helicopter carrying the Greek prime minister.

Another incident also involved when Greek military troops had warned him that they would shoot the Turkish helicopter unless the Aegean Sea island left./Periscopi/