Turkey Downs Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Approaching Its Airspace
December 15, 2025
Turkey shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle approaching its airspace over the Black Sea. The Turkish Ministry of Defense stated that the aircraft was detected and monitored following standard security procedures. F-16s from the Turkish forces took action to ensure airspace security. The drone was identified as uncontrolled and was destroyed in a safe area away from populated zones. There was no information provided about the drone's origin.