Greece scrambles fighter jets after Turkish drone approaches airport

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First seen: Aug 28, 2026, 1:01 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 28, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Greece deployed fighter jets after a Turkish drone came too close to an airport. The incident involved a direct military response between NATO members.

SO WHAT?

Repeated airspace incidents could heighten tensions between Greece and Turkey and risk miscalculation.

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Drone su aeroporto in Europa è panico

Aug 28, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC

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Aug 28, 2026, 2:02 PM UTC

zazoom.itit

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Aug 28, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC

adnkronos.comit

Grecia, scatta allerta per drone turco nei pressi di un aeroporto: decollano F-16

Aug 28, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC

20minutes.frfr

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Aug 28, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC