Greek and French military aircraft conduct routine flights over Kiti and Pervolia
Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said low-flying aircraft seen on Thursday were operating under scheduled activities and bilateral protocols.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Low-flying aircraft seen over the Kiti and Pervolia areas on Thursday were Greek F-16 fighter jets and a French C-130 military transport aircraft conducting routine operations, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said.
Residents reported seeing military aircraft over the area, prompting concerns.
Scheduled operations
Palmas said the Greek F-16 fighter jets were operating from the Andreas Papandreou air base in Paphos under existing bilateral protocols.
The aircraft were carrying out low-level flights on the Paphos-Troodos-Larnaca route as part of scheduled operational activities, he added.
French transport aircraft
The minister said the transport aircraft was a French C-130 that departed from Larnaca airport.
Airspace violations
Asked about violations of Cyprus’ airspace, Palmas said incursions by Turkish F-16 fighter jets occur frequently.
He said that when such violations are recorded, the Republic of Cyprus submits the appropriate diplomatic protests through the competent state authorities.
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