Gunfire from Turkish side of Evros border documented by Frontex, generates reax by EU Home Affairs commissioner
Friday, 12 March 2021 22:59
UPD:23:03
The latest gunfire reported along the Greek-Turkey border along the Evros River "reached" as far as Brussels this week, with EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson expressing the Union's concern over the latest incidents.
At least three instances of gunfire from the Turkish side of the border were confirmed by Frontex personnel over the recent week, as the EU external borders force now deployed on the western bank of the Evros (Maritsa) River to aid Greek authorities in guarding the frontier. Initial reports pointed to Turkish gendarmerie personnel firing in the air when spotting Frontex patrols on the Greek side of the river.