The Leros Port Authority announced that direct-fire weapons would be used at the Farmakonisi outpost on 18 March 2026 from 8am to 1.30pm.
The maximum firing range was 4,900 metres.
Farmakonisi firing exercise area
- Point 1: 37 degrees 17 minutes 48 seconds north, 27 degrees 04 minutes 32 seconds east
- Point 2: 37 degrees 17 minutes 48 seconds north, 27 degrees 05 minutes 09 seconds east
- Point 3: 37 degrees 17 minutes 11 seconds north, 27 degrees 05 minutes 10 seconds east
- Point 4: 37 degrees 17 minutes 10 seconds north, 27 degrees 04 minutes 34 seconds east
Safety area
- Point 1: 37 degrees 18 minutes 22 seconds north, 27 degrees 04 minutes 20 seconds east
- Point 2: 37 degrees 18 minutes 23 seconds north, 27 degrees 05 minutes 05 seconds east
People and vessels were prohibited from remaining in or passing through the stated areas during the exercise in order to prevent accidents.
Vessel operators were instructed to take all appropriate safety measures.
Read more from Leros News in English.
