Turkish UAV flies over Greek islet
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A Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, flew over the islet of Kandelioussa on Saturday.
The UAV entered Athens FIR without submitting a flight plan and violated Greek airspace.
The incident occurred at 9.10 and 9.24 a.m. at a height of 15,000 feet.
The drone was identified and intercepted in accordance with international rules of engagement.
Kandelioussa, an uninhabited island, is located west of Nissyros in the Dodecanese.
