The erection of the barrier is designed to prevent the penetration of terrorists into Turkey. On Thursday, June 15, speaking in Parliament, Defense Minister Fikri Ishik.
He also recalled that work on the construction of a similar wall began on the border with Iran. At the same time, the Minister stressed that within the framework of ensuring "integrated security" Turkey's external borders will be equipped with lighting systems, sensors, CCTV cameras.
Recall, as reported URA-Inform, the total length of the wall was 911 kilometers. According to the project manager Ergun Turan, the elements of the design are mobile, they can be reassembled elsewhere.
Also, a three-meter fence will be reinforced with barbed wire and observation towers. "The wall is built in the southern and south-eastern provinces of Turkey. The main goal of the wall is to prevent smuggling and illegal border crossing, "he stressed..