Hellenic Air Force fighter planes intercepted Turkish warplanes in at least five instances on Tuesday as the latter infringed on Athens FIR regulations and airspace, according to the defence ministry

Earlier, two engagements between Greek fighter planes and intruding Turkish planes were reported in the SE Aegean.

Overall, six Turkish warplanes, two of which were armed, recorded five violations of Greek airspace and five infringements of the Athens FIR.

According to an announcement by the general staff, “all aircraft were intercepted and identified in accordance with international standards and standard practice.”