LONDON GAZETTE, 4-7/7/1687. The Turkish navy tries to operate again in the Aegean. A squadron of 16 ships plans to attack Andros, they venture near Kimolos, where they had been located. The main Ottoman fleet is based in Rhodes in order to protect cargo ships from Egypt to Constantinople carrying supplies and soldiers. Koprulu, the ex Vezir, has ordered in the past that the exemption of the veteran Turkish troops from military service. This is now is reversed as there is an urgent need for any available soldier. 3.000 of them have been sent to Belgrade. The Turkish fleet succeeded to break the Venetian blockade and landed 3.000 troops in Negroponte, as they expect a Venetian attack. The Turkish sent also 8.000 troops towards Patras, but without any provisions, so they will be of little help. In Hungary, the Austrians advance towards Waradin. Ottomans from Belgrade tried unsuccessfully to stop them. Many military operations. Several other news.