Six Turkish Drones Recorded in Nine Greek Airspace Violations Over the Aegean

Activity reported in the northeastern and southeastern Aegean on October 19, alongside nine air traffic rule infringements in the Athens FIR.

Six Turkish unmanned aerial vehicles carried out nine violations of Greek national airspace on Monday, October 19, 2026, according to Hellenic National Defence General Staff figures reported by OnAlert.gr.

The activity took place in the northeastern and southeastern Aegean. Greek defence authorities also recorded nine infringements of air traffic regulations within the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR).

The six UAVs operated individually, with no formations recorded. The daily report listed no armed aircraft or engagements.

According to the same briefing, the Turkish drones were identified and intercepted in accordance with international rules and standard practice.

Source: OnAlert.gr, citing Hellenic National Defence General Staff figures.