Turkish challenges in the Aegean: Seven violations on Friday in Greek FIR

Turkey escalated its aerial provocations in the Aegean Sea on Friday, July 10, 2026, committing seven violations of Greek airspace and air traffic control rules within the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR).

According to data from the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA), the Turkish incursions involved a total of six aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles. These included a formation of two armed F-16 fighter jets, a CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft, an ATR-72, and two drones. The F-16s were involved in two FIR violations, the CN-235 in one, the ATR-72 in two, and the UAVs in two.

Of the seven violations of the National Airspace (EEA), one was attributed to the F-16s, while the CN-235 was responsible for the remaining six. During the interception process, a dogfight occurred between Greek and Turkish fighter jets. Turkish activity was detected in the northeastern, central, and southeastern parts of the Aegean.

GEETHA reported that all Turkish aircraft were identified and intercepted by Greek fighter jets in accordance with international rules and standard operating procedures. The Turkish actions underscore ongoing tensions in the region.