A Turkish helicopter S-70 flew over the islet Zourafa, east of the island of Samothrace at 10:40 on Wednesday violating the Athens FIR.

According to General Staff’s announcement, the Turkish helicopter entered Athens FIR at 10:32 without submitting a flight plan and left the Athens FIR at 10:42. The helicopter was recognised according to the international rules and the established practice.

Relevant sources said that the Turkish fleet is currently conducting a Q1 operational training at Xiros gulf, said relevant sources.