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As diplomatic efforts to revive Cyprus reunification talks were unfolding in Geneva, Turkish fighter jets once again violated the Republic of Cyprus’ airspace, underscoring Ankara’s continued provocations, according to a report by Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras.
To make matters worse, Turkey’s Ministry of Defence openly boasted about the illegal flights in a post on X. The post claimed the aircraft were conducting a "training exercise in international airspace south of Cyprus" and included photos of the fighter jets in formation and Turkey’s air control center.
Routine Violations, No Response
The Turkish jets were detected by the National Guard’s Air Control Center, but with no Cypriot air force assets available to intercept them, the only response was to document the violation and file a complaint.
According to military sources familiar with Turkey’s repeated incursions, such illegal flights are almost a daily occurrence. Turkish warplanes routinely enter Cyprus’ airspace before returning to their bases in Turkey. There have also been instances where Turkish fighter jets have landed at the illegal Ercan airport in the occupied north.
While Geneva hosts fresh discussions on the Cyprus issue—with the Turkish Foreign Minister at the table—Ankara’s actions in the skies tell a very different story.
