Turkish military chief visits occupied territories in Cyprus

On November 9, 2026, the Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces, General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, conducted an inspection visit to the northern part of Cyprus. According to the Turkish Ministry of Defense, the General was received with a formal military ceremony upon his arrival at the command center of Turkish forces stationed in the occupied territories.

During his visit, General Bayraktaroglu inspected several specific military units, including the Turkish Peace Force Command in Cyprus, the Security Forces Command, and the 28th Mechanized Infantry Division. These inspections are part of ongoing military oversight maintained by Turkey over the forces deployed in the region. The visit, characterized as illegal by authorities in the Republic of Cyprus, underscores the continued military presence and logistical coordination between the Turkish mainland and the military commands operating in the northern territory.