Greek F-16s scramble as Turkish drone enters Athens FIR
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Two Greek F-16s scrambled on Thursday after a Turkish drone entered Athens' flight information region, according to Ekathimerini. Greece also sent a diplomatic note to Ankara and plans to raise the issue at an informal EU foreign ministers' meeting.
Key Facts
- Two Greek F-16s scrambled on Thursday after a Turkish drone entered Athens' flight information region.
- Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will raise complaints about Turkey's two marine parks in the North Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean at an informal EU foreign ministers' meeting.
- Athens sent a diplomatic note to Ankara over the marine parks dispute.
- The European Commission said it is closely following developments regarding Turkey's marine park announcements.
- On August 7, Greek and Turkish warplanes locked weapons on each other.
Airspace Incident
A Turkish drone entered Athens' flight information region on Thursday, according to Ekathimerini. Two Greek F-16s scrambled to intercept the drone. The incident follows an August 7 encounter in which Greek and Turkish warplanes locked weapons on each other.
Marine Parks Dispute
Greece has launched a diplomatic campaign against Turkey over two marine parks Turkey declared in the North Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean. Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will present complaints at an informal EU foreign ministers' meeting. Athens sent a diplomatic note to Ankara and prepared documents comparing Turkish and Greek marine parks. Greece claims its own marine parks comply with international law while Turkey's do not. The European Commission stated it expects Turkey to respect the sovereignty and sovereign rights of all EU member states.
Greek Position
Gerapetritis said Turkey will not easily change its position and that talks with Turkey will continue. He argued that communication is necessary even with parties holding fundamental legal disagreements to reduce tension and prevent crises. Gerapetritis said Turkey's reactions stem from Greece's first-time efforts to defend its sovereignty and sovereign rights on the ground. He added that Greece will continue to strengthen its power.
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Greek F-16s scramble as Turkish drone enters Athens FIR
