02
Feb 2025
10:16 UTC
Turkey Tactical (UPDATE): Dardanelles Strait reopens to traffic on February 2; travel may resume
Current Situation:
- According to Turkey’s official news agency, the Dardanelles Strait re-opened to traffic in both directions, as of the early afternoon hours (local time) on February 2.
- The strait re-opened following the clearance of fog in the area during the morning hours.
Source: Anadolu Agency
Recommendations:
Those operating vessels through the Dardanelles Strait on February 2 may resume operations as normal.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Dardanelles Strait; Turkey
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- According to Turkey’s official news agency, the Dardanelles Strait re-opened to traffic in both directions, as of the early afternoon hours (local time) on February 2.
- The strait re-opened following the clearance of fog in the area during the morning hours.
Source: Anadolu Agency
Recommendations:
Those operating vessels through the Dardanelles Strait on February 2 may resume operations as normal.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Dardanelles Strait; Turkey
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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