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Turkish fighter jets fly over Aegean islet

Turkish fighter jets fly over Aegean islet

A pair of Turkish fighter jets entered Athens’ flight information region (FIR) on Thursday morning without submitting a flight plan, the Hellenic National Defense General Staff (GEETHA) said.

The two F-16s flew over the islet of Kinaros at 6,000 feet, at 9.37 a.m.
 
The Turkish aircraft were intercepted by Greek jets in line with international rules of engagement.

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