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.