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Turkey Says F-16s Down Unidentified Drone Over Black Sea

No information on the drone’s origin accompanied the announcement.

Overview

  • The Defense Ministry said air defenses tracked an object approaching Turkish airspace over the Black Sea before ordering an intercept.
  • F-16 fighter jets were deployed to respond to the alert and engaged the target.
  • The object was identified as a UAV that appeared to be out of control, according to the ministry.
  • Officials said the drone was safely neutralized to prevent any negative situation.
  • The ministry posted the account on X and RIA Novosti reported the statement without additional independent details.