Cyprus All-Clear After Morning Alert for Suspicious Object
No suspicious object was found in Cyprus after a morning alert, which was triggered by information about a suspicious object in Lebanese airspace, prompting Greek F-16s to scramble.
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Cypriot airspace ‘closed’ – reports
Cypriot airspace was closed on Wednesday morning, according to reports. Reuters reported that following the detection of a suspicious object close to Lebanese airspace, the government decided to close Cypriot airspace. It was also reported that a passenger flight from Athens which was bound for Larnaca was turned back to Athens. More to follow…
Greek F-16s scramble after drone spotted near Lebanese airspace
Greek F-16 fighter jets were scrambled and airspace was temporarily shut down after a drone was spotted near Lebanese airspace.
Greek F-16s Land in Cyprus
Four F-16 aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force have landed in Cyprus, as announced by the Cypriot government spokesman, Konstantinos Letymbiotis.
Greek F-16s reportedly intercept drones near Lebanon, flight to Larnaca returns to Athens
Greek F-16 fighter jets reportedly intercepted suspected drones near Lebanon before they could enter Cypriot airspace. This incident led to a flight bound for Larnaca returning to Athens.