In the first operation, 30 migrants, including 18 children from Afghanistan, were intercepted aboard a rubber dinghy. Shortly after, another operation in the same area led to the rescue of 33 migrants, including nine children, from Afghanistan and Iraq, also found in a rubber boat.

The migrants, who were attempting to cross the Aegean Sea, were brought to safety and transported to the Ayvacık Migrant Pre-Admission and Referral Centre for processing.

The Turkish Coast Guard continues its vigilance in combating irregular migration and ensuring the safety of those attempting dangerous sea crossings. (ILKHA)