Turkey to drill near Cyprus' Karpas for three months

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14:3220/06/2019, Perşembe
U: 20/06/2019, Perşembe
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Turkish drilling vessel Yavuz is pictured at Dilovasi port in the western city of Kocaeli, Turkey
Turkish drilling vessel Yavuz is pictured at Dilovasi port in the western city of Kocaeli, Turkey

Turkey's second drill ship Yavuz will operate in a borehole near Cyprus' Karpas peninsula, to the northeast of the island, for around three months and reach a depth of 3,300 metres (3,609 yards), Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Thursday.

Speaking at a launching ceremony for the vessel, Donmez also warned "external actors" cooperating with the Cypriot government, saying they should not pursue "illusions" that will not yield results.

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