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Turkish UAV flies over Greek isle of Rho

The drone was intercepted by the Greek Air Force

Newsroom October 21 06:39

A Turkish Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) flew over small island of Rho in the eastern Mediterranean Sea near Kalolimnos at 20,000 feet at 15:12 pm on Monday, as reported by Hellenic National Defence General Staff.

The Turkish drone was identified and intercepted by the Hellenic Air Force, in accordance with international rules of engagement.

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