On Friday, 28 November 2025, Turkey resumed provocative activity in the Aegean, but the incident did not involve combat aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, or reconnaissance planes. Instead, a single Turkish helicopter operating over the southeast Aegean committed two breaches of the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR Athens) and one violation of Greek national airspace.
As is standard practice, the helicopter was identified and intercepted by Hellenic Air Force units and escorted in accordance with international rules and long-established procedures.
Operational summary of Turkish infringements in the Athens FIR — violations of Greek national airspace on 28 November 2025: - Formations: none - Individual aircraft: 1 helicopter - Total aircraft: 1 - Armed: none - Breaches of FIR: 2 - Violations of national airspace: 1 - Engagements: none - Area: Southeast Aegean
The aircraft was recognized and intercepted following international regulations and customary practice.
Source: OnAlert.gr
