Greek F-16 fighter jets conduct training flights from Paphos

Two Hellenic Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets, currently deployed to the Andreas Papandreou Airbase in Paphos, have been conducting regular training and surveillance flights. These activities have been ongoing for three consecutive days, with notable sorties occurring on Wednesday. Official sources state that these flights are part of scheduled military exercises aimed at maintaining operational readiness and personnel training. Authorities emphasize that there is no cause for concern, as these maneuvers are not linked to any specific threat or security alarm. Some reports suggest these missions also serve as surveillance efforts in light of the regional instability in the Middle East. Similar surveillance operations are being supported by various European military forces currently stationed in Cyprus. These operations demonstrate the ongoing defense cooperation between Greece and the Republic of Cyprus. The flights are expected to continue periodically as part of these broader security measures.