Mehmet CINAR/ANTALYA, (DHA)
After Russian leader Vladimir Putin declared partial mobilization due to the ongoing war with Ukraine, Antalya became the city most preferred by Russians who want to go to other countries. While Antalya flights with airline companies are full, ticket prices have increased up to 70 thousand TL one way.
During the ongoing war with Ukraine Russia President Vladimir’s PutinIt is one of the cities most preferred by those who left the country after the announcement of partial mobilization yesterday. Antalya is coming. It is stated that while Turkish Airlines fills almost all flights to this country, especially to Moscow, there is no room left for other airline companies.
Officials of tour operators that bring tourists to Antalya from Russia noted that some Russian airline companies have banned ticket sales to men aged 18-65 who are eligible for military service.
Noting that ticket prices have increased significantly due to high demand, tour operator company officials said that the price of a one-way ticket to Antalya on Turkish Airlines flights reaches 70 thousand TL, while in many flight companies it is in the band of 40-50 thousand TL, but it is almost impossible to find a seat. He said it was impossible.
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Tourism companies between the ages of 18-65, who have purchased tour packages from Russians eligible for military service, announced that refunds will be made after the costs are deducted. It was stated that those who bought scheduled flight tickets before September 21 will be fully refunded.
THOSE WHO CANNOT FIND A PLACE ON THE AIRCRAFT SET OUT WITH THEIR VEHICLES
Russian citizens residing in Antalya, on the other hand, noted that many of their relatives and acquaintances set out to come to Antalya, and that the most demanded cities were Antalya, Istanbul and Izmir.
It has been announced that Russians are also turning to other countries and cities such as Dubai and Georgia besides Antalya. It was stated that those who could not find a place on the planes set off to come to Antalya with their vehicles by land.
It was also noted that about 30 Russian citizens who came to Antalya on vacation or for business purposes canceled their flights from Antalya Airport and did not get on the plane.
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MOBILIZATION ANNOUNCED, SITES CRASHED
In addition, when those who wanted to learn the details of the mobilization at the time of Putin’s statement tried to access the Kremlin and Russian Ministry of Defense websites, the websites crashed.
WHO INCLUDES THE PARTIAL MOBILIZATION?
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu stated that within the scope of the decision, 300,000 people will be drafted into the military. The Russian Minister underlined that students will not be recruited.
Shoigu ‘We have a large mobilization resource. In other words, he has served in the army, has war experience, and the number of military experts reaches almost 25 million. During the partial mobilization, 300 thousand reserve soldiers will be called into the Russian army. These are not people who haven’t heard anything about the military.
These are those who have done their military service first, and those who have military specialization and military experience second. Those who were called up for military service by mobilization will not be sent to the front. Currently, only those who continue their military service are sent to the operational areas. Reserve soldiers and military students will not be recruited,’ he said.
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