Turkish aircraft violate Greek airspace and FIR Athens

On October 30, 2026, nine Turkish aircraft conducted multiple violations in the Northeast, Central, and Southeast Aegean. According to the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, the activity included 15 violations of air traffic rules within the Athens FIR and 13 violations of Greek national airspace.

The involved aircraft consisted of a formation of two armed F-16 fighter jets, one CN-235, one ATR-72, and five unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The UAVs were responsible for 11 FIR violations and all 13 national airspace violations.

During these incidents, two aerial engagements occurred between Greek fighter jets and the armed Turkish F-16s. The Greek military reported that all aircraft were identified and intercepted in accordance with international rules and standard practice.