Nicosia: Cyprus has submitted a formal letter to the Secretary-General of the United Nations describing an extensive series of Turkish violations involving airspace, territorial waters, and flight information regulations in the last quarter of 2025.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the Cypriot government states in the communication that it seeks to draw the Secretary-General's attention to a 'long list of violations of Cyprus' national airspace, of international air traffic regulations in Cyprus' Flight Information Region (FIR), of the territorial waters of Cyprus and the illegal use of closed ports and airports in Cyprus', which it says were carried out by Turkish air and naval forces during the period September-December 2025.
The letter details a total of '921 air and 40 naval violations' recorded during the reporting period. It specifies that '388 out of the 921 air violations were conducted by Turkish unmanned aerial military vehicles (UAVs)' and that '151 by Turkish armed military fighter aircrafts'. It further alleges that Trkiye carried out 'unauthorised military exercises in violation of the Republic of Cyprus national airspace'.
The document argues that these incidents, along with 'almost daily violations by the Turkish occupation forces of the military status quo on the island and the strengthening of military infrastructure in the occupied areas clearly violate the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of Cyprus and demonstrate Trkiye's total disregard of the UN Charter and international law.'
Cyprus contends that the violations indicate 'the persistent aggressive behaviour of the occupying power' and says they 'severely undermine the sense of security of all Cypriots'.
Despite these concerns, the Cypriot government reiterates its support for the UN framework and ongoing diplomatic engagement. The letter notes that 'notwithstanding the above setbacks, Cyprus reiterates its full support for, and unwavering commitment to, the ongoing engagement' by the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy, aimed at creating conditions for the resumption of negotiations.
The document reaffirms the long-standing objective of a negotiated settlement, stating that 'the ultimate objective remains an enduring, comprehensive and just settlement based on a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality, as set out in the relevant resolutions of the Security Council.'
Cyprus requests that the letter and annexes be circulated as an official document of the General Assembly's eightieth session under agenda item 40, entitled 'Question of Cyprus,' and of the Security Council.