Turkey mulls sending F-16s to northern Cyprus amid Mideast war

Turkey is considering the possibility of sending F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as a security measure, a Turkish defence ministry source said Saturday, days after the island was targeted by a drone attack.

"The deployment of F-16 aircraft to the island is among the options being considered," the source said, speaking of "phased planning" to ensure the security of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which is only recognised only by Turkey.