US proxy forces are at the border! Should mines be re-laid?

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Lerato Khumalo

Security units in Turkey; So far, it has cleared 94 minefields and 50 thousand land mines along the borders of Armenia and Iran.

TECHNOLOGICAL SURVEILLANCE

Security and Terrorism Expert Coşkun Başbuğ stated that the mines were cleared years ago and the era of border protection with mines is now over. “The new security concept is provided through technological systems. Turkey is among the best countries in terms of technological surveillance activities.” he said.

25 STAGE SYSTEM

Başbuğ stated that the security measures at the border will be implemented in 25 levels in case of a possible wave of migration from Iran, and said, “There will be no wave of migration from Iran. Moreover, security measures at the border are implemented in 25 levels. This includes thermal cameras, concrete walls, radar systems.” , there are security systems that receive vibration from the ground. Another controversial issue is increasing the number of army. The armed force that Turkey has is sufficient to counter any threat that may occur anywhere in the country. “However, if the threat grows, we also have systems such as reserve military service that are implemented all over the world,” he said.

IS IT OLD?

Security Policy Expert Abdullah Ağar stated that providing border security with mines is an old method and said: Since mines remain underground for years, they can be displaced by landslides, rain and similar ecological reasons. Minefields can also cause serious security-related problems. For example, you will conduct a cross-border operation. In this case, you may have to step over your own mines.”

HOW IS THE NEW CONCEPT?

“Turkey has recently developed a new concept regarding border security and we call it a security wall. Turkey has built a wall on most of its borders with Iraq, Syria and Iran. In fact, it would be wrong to think of it only as a wall. It is a security belt. “The system includes some sensors, watchtowers, patrols, early warning and notification systems.”

ARE THE NUMBER OF SOLDIERS ENOUGH?

“We have built a security belt along the Syrian border. There are some areas that are missing. I hear that there are gaps especially on the Iranian side. The Iraqi side is a mountainous area and other measures are being taken into account. The Turkish Armed Forces already have a very strong army. For now We have some shortcomings regarding air defense missile systems, but ASELSAN, HAVELSAN, ROKETSAN, TAI are making moves to close this gap. I do not think it would be right to increase the army size just because the Middle East is a hotbed. You took untrained soldiers and put them in the army, what will happen then? “If Türkiye faces a threat, relevant measures will be taken.”

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Between 2013 and 2020, 89 people lost their lives and 430 people were injured in mine incidents.

CAN BE REFURNISHED

Prof. Dr. Kamer Kasım (International Relations Expert)

“Türkiye is taking all necessary measures to both fight against terrorism and prevent irregular migration. If the situation gets too risky, of course the mines will be re-laid. This is a decision that the state will make at the security summit. As a matter of fact, there are risks that may come from northern Syria. I think the state will evaluate these at the security summit. HEEspecially considering that the Syrian border is 900 km, we can say that it would be better if the mines were not removed. “I think Turkey will re-evaluate additional measures, including mines, for the border line.”

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