Greek armed forces chief: If the Turks land on an islet, we will flatten it
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
At a time of tension in Greek-Turkish relations, and while many believe that Ankara - which has placed itself in a precarious position as concerns the Eastern Mediterranean - may attempt to export the crisis to the Aegean Sea, the Chief of GSHAF said:
"If the Turks land on a rocky island, we will flatten it. And this is a red line that the government embraces."
Admiral Evangelos Apostolakis, commenting on developments at his annual holiday meeting with military editors, accredited to the Ministry of National Defense, also spoke about the US role in the region: "The US is looking for ways to ensure a balance in region. Greece acts as a bridge and plays a positive role. The axis of Greece with Israel and Egypt compensates for the pressure exerted by Turkey. "
When asked if we will have allies in a possible war with Turkey, he said: "If we need to fight, no one will join us. Our effort focuses on not having to get there. With the US and the EU, we want to make sure that the Turks do not get there. "
