On the 22th of July 3 formations consisting of 14 Turkish fighter aircraft in total, committed 3 infringements of the Air Traffic Regulations (ICAO) and 13 violations of the Hellenic National Airspace, 4 of which were National Territory overflights.
1 engagement ensued with the Hellenic Air Force interception fighters, while 6 of the Turkish aircraft were armed.
All violating aircraft were intercepted and identified, according to the relevant international rules and procedures.
Detailed Information on National Territory Overflights
At 16:16, 2 Turkish aircraft overflew the Greek island Farmakonisi at 3000 feet
At 16:18, 2 Turkish aircraft overflew the Greek island Agathonisi , at 1000 feet.
At 16:20, 2 Turkish aircraft overflew the Greek island Fourni, at 3300 feet.
At 16:26, 2 Turkish aircraft overflew the Greek island Ikaria, at 15000 feet.