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Turkish F-16 Flights Over Occupied Cyprus: Information Reaches Nicosia

Published March 24, 2026, 17:11
Turkish F-16 Flights Over Occupied Cyprus: Information Reaches Nicosia

Turkish fighter jets F-16 conducted flights over the occupied territories of Cyprus, causing disturbance to Greek Cypriots, particularly in the areas of Pallouriotissa and Kaimakli. According to information reaching the Republic of Cyprus, Ankara proceeded with the replacement of the six F-16s stationed at the illegal airport in Tymbou with six new ones. Sources estimate that the Turkish aircraft did not violate the airspace of free Cyprus, however confirmation is expected through monitoring systems. The flights caused significant noise, as recorded by eyewitnesses, while the Government is expected to issue an official update once it is confirmed that the Nicosia FIR was not violated.