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Greece Scrambles F-16 Jets to Intercept Turkish Drone After Airspace Violation

A Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle entered Greek airspace over the northeastern Aegean Sea near Samothraki, prompting Athens to scramble F-16 fighter jets for interception. Greek military authorities confirmed the incident and stated the drone was successfully intercepted without escalation.

28 Aug, 10:18 — 28 Aug, 10:18
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ekathimeriniMostly Factual5h ago

Turkish drone violates Greek airspace over northeastern Aegean - eKathimerini.com

Turkish drone violates Greek airspace over northeastern Aegean  eKathimerini.com

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First report: naftemporiki · 28 Aug, 08:59Full coverage: 6 · 5hWindow: 5h
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naftemporiki28 Aug, 08:59First to report

Τουρκικό drone εισήλθε στο ελληνικό FIR πάνω από την Σαμοθράκη

1h later
ekathimerini28 Aug, 10:18

Turkish drone violates Greek airspace over northeastern Aegean - eKathimerini.com

2h later
le-figaro28 Aug, 11:54

Grèce : un drone turc survole un aéroport, le pays fait intervenir ses F-16

1h later
dnevnik-bg28 Aug, 13:20

Гърция вдигна два самолета F-16 заради турски дрон

digi2428 Aug, 13:38

O dronă turcească a intrat în spațiul aerian al Greciei și a survolat un aeroport. A fost interceptată de avioane F16

aktuality-sk28 Aug, 13:40Latest update

Grécko vyslalo do vzduchu stíhačky v reakcii na prelet údajne tureckého dronu

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