Turkish fighter jets conduct flights over Nicosia

On the morning of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, residents in several areas of Nicosia, including Aglantzia, Pallouriotissa, and Kaimakli, reported seeing and hearing Turkish military aircraft. According to reports from OmegaLive, the aircraft involved were F-16 jets that took off from the Tympou airport, flew over the Pentadaktylos mountain range, and subsequently returned to their base.

This incident is described as part of an ongoing trend of increased military activity in the Cypriot airspace over the past several months. While such flights were previously considered rare, local sources indicate they have become significantly more frequent and visible to the public. The recurring presence of Turkish fighter jets continues to heighten tensions and remains a subject of concern regarding the stability of the region's airspace.