High-Tech Outpost Defies Harsh Winter Conditions
Located at an altitude of 2,800 meters in the Başkale district of Van, a military outpost stands resilient against extreme cold weather conditions.
Border Patrol in Extreme Conditions
Soldiers stationed at the Güllük outpost, dressed in white to blend with the snowy landscape, endure temperatures dropping to minus 25 degrees Celsius while patrolling the Turkish-Iranian border.
Utilizing Technology for Security Measures
Soldiers make use of advanced technology and winter camouflage to combat smuggling, irregular migration, and infiltration attempts by PKK terrorists in the challenging terrain.
Monitoring the Border
The troops, known as "border eagles," keep a vigilant watch over the border round the clock using thermal cameras, drones, and armored vehicles.
Challenges of the Region
The outpost commander highlighted the various challenges they face due to the unique nature of the region, which is characterized by steep hills, valleys, and harsh winter conditions.
Enhanced Security Measures
The border is fortified with multiple layers of security, including walls, barbed wire, monitoring towers, drones, and reconnaissance planes to prevent unauthorized crossings.
Utilizing Advanced Technology for Surveillance
Electro-optical towers equipped with cameras, thermal imaging, radars, and gunshot detection systems play a crucial role in border surveillance and control.
Preventing Infiltration and Irregular Migration
Armored vehicles and drones equipped with loudspeakers issue warnings in multiple languages to deter migrants from approaching the border, with security forces intercepting those who ignore the alerts.
Protecting the Country's Borders
The outpost commander emphasized that safeguarding the border is essential for upholding the honor and security of the nation.
Success in Border Security Measures
Ankara's intensified efforts to secure the Van-Iran border have yielded positive results, with security forces successfully preventing irregular migration, seizing narcotics, and apprehending PKK members attempting to cross the border.
