US, September 20,2022: The northeastern port of Alexandroupoli is fast becoming a “second Souda” – a reference to the major Greek and NATO naval base on the island of Crete.
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last February, Alexandroupoli port has proved a reliable alternative to the Bosporus Strait, which Turkey closed to all warships four days after the war started. Thousands of soldiers, tanks, helicopters and other supplies for US and other NATO forces have been quickly and effectively deployed to Eastern Europe.
Longer-term, the port could be expanded to accommodate larger US vessels.
