Cyprus Air Traffic Controllers Say Turkish Aircraft, Drones Deployed Near Larnaca and Paphos Airports

Cyprus’s air traffic controllers’ union says Turkish military aircraft and drones were deployed near Larnaca and Paphos airports. The reported activity has raised concerns about aviation safety and heightened tensions in the eastern Mediterranean. Controllers are monitoring airspace and coordinating with relevant authorities to assess whether the deployments affected civilian flight routes. Turkish officials have not immediately confirmed the claim or explained the purpose of the aircraft and drones. The incident could add pressure to Cyprus-Turkey relations in the region.