How many ballistic missiles have been intercepted near Turkiye recently?

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Two ballistic missiles have been intercepted near Turkiye recently.

Nato air defence systems intercepted two ballistic missiles in Turkish airspace within a five-day period. The first interception occurred on March 4, and the second took place on March 13.
First Missile Interception

On March 4, Nato confirmed the interception of a ballistic missile. The alliance stated that it identified the launch, confirmed the trajectory, and neutralized the threat in under 10 minutes. This action was followed by Nato strengthening its alliance-wide ballistic missile defence posture.
Second Missile Interception and Related Events

The second ballistic missile was shot down in Turkish airspace on March 13. This incident occurred shortly after Washington announced the closure of its consulate in Adana and urged American citizens to leave southeastern Turkiye. Sirens were heard at the Incirlik airbase, a key Nato facility near Adana, at 3:25 am, sounding for approximately five minutes. While official comment was initially absent, reports suggested the sounds might be related to fragments from a third ballistic missile or its interceptor.
Diplomatic Fallout

Following the March 13 interception, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian contacted Turkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to deny that the missile had been launched from Iranian territory. Turkiye had previously issued a warning to Tehran against engaging in "provocative steps" after the second missile was downed. The Incirlik airbase is a significant Nato facility used by US troops, and also hosts personnel from Spain and Poland. Another Turkish base, Kurecik, houses an early-warning radar system crucial to Nato's missile shield, capable of detecting Iranian missile launches, a presence that has reportedly concerned Tehran.

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