Heavy Weaponry Exercises to Be Held in Karpaşa – Özhan – Kılıçarslan Area

The TRNC Security Forces Command has announced the conduct of firing exercises using heavy weaponry in the Karpaşa – Özhan – Kılıçarslan areas (Girne district).

According to a statement from the Girne District Administration, the exercises will take place from today until Friday inclusive, daily from 07:00 to 19:00.

Hazardous areas have been designated for the firing period:

• From the West: a line east of the Yuvacık area (500 m southeast) – Kalkanlı (700 m east) – Karpaşa.
• From the North: a line south of the area passing 700 m south of the villages of Karpaşa – Özhan – Kılıçarslan.

To ensure the safety of citizens' lives and property during the specified hours, it is prohibited to:

• graze livestock,
• harvest olives, carob, and other agricultural crops,
• engage in agricultural activities,
• fish,
• walk or walk dogs,
• enter the territory for any other reasons.

It is also necessary to remove water trailers and other objects that may obstruct potential helicopter take-offs and landings.

Authorities urge citizens to strictly observe the restrictions until the exercises are completed.