Yörük Işık

Yörük Işık, a ship spotter from Istanbul, shares his extraordinary journey from hobbyist to pivotal witness in the Syrian conflict. He recounts capturing the first images of Russian military trucks on a civilian vessel in 2015, a revelation that shattered Moscow's denials of intervention. Işık discusses the significance of his find, the ethical complexities of documented military movements, and how navigating the Bosphorus reveals deeper geopolitical narratives. His insights highlight the role of citizen journalism in tracking military activities amidst global tensions.