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Türkiye's largest warship TCG Anadolu sets off from Istanbul for Black Sea

Türkiye's largest warship TCG Anadolu rendered a 21-gun salute in honor of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as it sailed through the Istanbul Strait on Sunday on its way to the Black Sea.

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Published Date: 02:41 | 23 April 2023
Modified Date: 03:35 | 23 April 2023

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The vessel, which is the world's first unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) carrier, departed the port of Sarayburnu and sailed past the Dolmabahce Palace.

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President Erdoğan and first lady Emine Erdoğan, accompanied by children from Türkiye's southern quake-hit areas, were out on the palace deck to see off the TCG Anadolu.

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National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and top Turkish military commanders were aboard the TCG Anadolu, which was escorted by Turkish Air Force helicopters as it passed through the strait.

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