Turkish warplanes violate Greek national airspace, infringe Athens FIR

Five formations of Turkish warplanes made an equal number of infringements
of air traffic regulations in the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) in
the region between the islands of Chios and Lesvos, in the eastern Aegean,
on Monday, according to press reports.

One violation of national airspace was also recorded in the region
southeast of the island of Rhodes.

In all cases, the 12 Turkish aircraft were recognized and intercepted
immediately by Greek air force jets.

Athens, 23/12/2003 (ANA)