Failure to implement defense plan during the Turkish invasion in Cyprus
August 14, 2025
Athanasios Chrysaftis shares his memories from the 1974 war in Cyprus, where he served in the ELDYK. He emphasizes that the Turkish victory was due to the betrayal of the junta, as the defense plan 'Aphrodite 3' was not implemented. He mentions that the military forces were not adequately prepared and that the Cypriot soldiers suffered considerable losses during the invasion. The failure of the counteroffensive was felt with the loss of lives and the non-execution of strategic plans. Chrysaftis' experience highlights the importance of historical memory among the veterans.