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Turkish fighter jets enter Athens FIR in the Aegean

Turkish fighter jets enter Athens FIR in the Aegean

Four Turkish F-16 and two F-4 fighter jets flying in three formations entered the Athens Flight Informational Region (FIR) on several occasions in the northeastern and southeastern Aegean on Monday.

They were chased off by Greek air force pilots in line with international rules of engagement. Two of the six fighter jets were armed.

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