Turkish Navy ships visit Syria's Latakia Port for first time since civil war

Ships belonging to the Turkish Naval Forces Command visited Syria's Latakia Port, marking the first such visit since the start of Syria's civil war, Türkiye's Defense Ministry announced Monday.

"After a long interval following the start of the civil war in Syria, our Naval Forces' ships are conducting a port visit to Syria's Latakia Port for the first time. As part of this, our Naval Forces Commander, who is visiting Syria, is also aboard the TCG Istanbul," the ministry said in a statement.

The ministry said Naval Forces Commander Adm. Ercument Tatlioglu is aboard the frigate TCG Istanbul during the visit to Syria.

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Since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, Syria's new administration has taken a series of measures to restore security across the country.

Assad, who ruled Syria for nearly 25 years, fled to Russia in December, ending the Baath Party's rule, which had lasted since 1963.

A transitional administration led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa was formed in January.

July 13, 2026 12:57 PM GMT+03:00