Greece scrambled fighter jets on March 5, 2026, after Turkish aircraft infringed upon its airspace, with the Turkish aircraft including F-16 fighters, a CN-235 naval cooperation aircraft, an ATR-72, and a UAV. Some of the Turkish F-16 fighters were carrying weapons. The Turkish aircraft were identified and intercepted immediately according to international air traffic rules and standard operational practice of the Armed Forces, and no engagements occurred during the interceptions.
Greece intercepts Turkish aircraft in airspace incident
Key Points
- Greece intercepted Turkish aircraft in its airspace on March 5, 2026
- Turkish aircraft included F-16 fighters, CN-235, ATR-72, and UAV
- Some F-16s were armed but no engagements occurred during interception
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