Feb 25 β€’ 16:18 UTC πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Greece Naftemporiki

New Turkish Violations in the Aegean

Turkish aircraft violated Greece's air traffic rules and national airspace in the Aegean Sea, prompting interception by Greek forces.

Today, a Turkish ATR-72 aircraft and a drone were reported to have violated the air traffic rules of Athens FIR and intruded into Greece's national airspace over the northeastern and central Aegean Sea. The ATR-72 was responsible for one violation and six incursions, while the drone committed three incursions and one violation. In total, four violations and seven incursions were recorded involving the two Turkish aircraft. The incidents underscore ongoing tensions in the Aegean Sea, where territorial disputes and airspace claims continue to be a point of contention between Turkey and Greece. Such actions by Turkish aircraft are common and frequently met with protective measures by Greek military forces who are obliged to respond to airspace violations in accordance with international regulations. The interception of these aircraft is a standard procedure aimed at maintaining national sovereignty and ensuring the safety of the airspace. This situation illustrates the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region, where both nations maintain a heightened military readiness, reflecting the persistent friction that influences their bilateral relations.

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