Is it possible that 1500 are locked in but flights are going?
It is Debka so I look for scraps of info that are true..not the whole thing.
They cannot physically leave the base and drive to town for food or water. They have been without power for 5 days and are rationing food and water. US is denying extradition of Gulen Cleric until Turkey provides evidence. Nuclear poker. Erdogan’s time to bet. He either folds and restores power or they wait until the generator fuel runs out.
There are rumors of course, but no confirmation that I could find.
The lack of confirming evidence is strange in and of itself. It creates a curious vacuum.