The Axis 40th and 14th Corps moved through Istanbul, with the 14th Corps establishing a lodgement across the Bosphorous.  The Turkish Blenheim air unit escaped destruction.  Both these corps were reinforced anticipating Turkish counterattacks.

The SS Corps moved to surround the Turkish infantry division to its front, while Luftwaffe and Army motorized infantry assets moved east to provide airfield security.

Turkish air units involved in the fighting west of Istanbul returned to a variety of interior locations, but the P-40, P-24 and A-19 squadrons remained at the front.