CHP Chairman Özgür Özel made headlines with his recent statements. He sharply criticized Erdoğan.

Özel pointed out that the drone approaching Ankara was not shot down due to a lack of orders from Erdoğan. This has reignited discussions about air defense systems.

Özel stated, "The main issue is the failure to shoot down the drone. There was no order from Erdoğan for two hours." This statement has sparked new debates about the government's air defense strategies.

The Disinformation Combat Center denied Özel's claims, stating that the authority to shoot down drones had been transferred to the Air Force. This has further deepened political discussions.

Özel also commented on political developments in Istanbul, saying, "The people of Istanbul decide who will govern them." These words are seen as an important message ahead of local elections.