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New Turkish challenges in the Aegean – 12 violations recorded by GEETHA
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New Turkish challenges in the Aegean – 12 violations recorded by GEETHA

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Turkish aircraft violated Greek airspace and FIR Athens multiple times over the Aegean Sea.
  • A Turkish drone conducted seven airspace violations and three FIR violations, while a naval cooperation aircraft made two violations.
  • The incidents occurred amid fragile Greek-Turkish relations, despite ongoing communication efforts.

Turkish aircraft have once again challenged Greek airspace and the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) over the Aegean Sea, according to data released by the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA).

Specifically, a Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was recorded performing seven violations of Greek airspace and three violations of air traffic rules within the Athens FIR, primarily in the central and southeastern Aegean. Concurrently, a Turkish ATR-72 naval cooperation aircraft committed two additional violations.

GEETHA reported that the Turkish UAVs were identified and intercepted by Greek fighter jets, adhering to international rules and established procedures for such encounters. These actions take place at a time when Greek-Turkish relations remain delicate, despite ongoing efforts to maintain communication channels between Athens and Ankara.

The repeated incursions underscore the persistent tensions in the Aegean, even as both nations engage in dialogue. The Greek military maintains a stance of vigilance and adherence to international law in responding to such provocations.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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