Turkish warships to commemorate Victory Day with visits to Northern Cyprus ports In a commemorative event for Victory Day, which honors the triumph of Turkish forces over Greek troops during the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922, two Turkish warships are set to visit ports in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on August 30th. This significant day marks the victory achieved during Türkiye's 1919-1923 War of Independence.