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AES Accuses Nigerian Military Aircraft of Violating Its Airspace
AES Accuses Nigerian Military Aircraft of Violating Its Airspace
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AES Accuses Nigerian Military Aircraft of Violating Its Airspace 09.12.2025, Sputnik Africa
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AES Accuses Nigerian Military Aircraft of Violating Its Airspace An unauthorized C-130 was forced to land on Monday in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, according to the confederation's statement. On board the aircraft were two crew members and nine passengers, all identified as military personnel. The AES condemned the incident in the strongest possible terms, citing a violation of its airspace and the sovereignty of its member states. To ensure safety, authorization has been given to "neutralize any aircraft that violates AES airspace." An investigation into the incident has been launched.
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AES Accuses Nigerian Military Aircraft of Violating Its Airspace
AES Accuses Nigerian Military Aircraft of Violating Its Airspace
An unauthorized C-130 was forced to land on Monday in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, according to the confederation's statement.
On board the aircraft were two crew members and nine passengers, all identified as military personnel.
The AES condemned the incident in the strongest possible terms, citing a violation of its airspace and the sovereignty of its member states.
To ensure safety, authorization has been given to "neutralize any aircraft that violates AES airspace."
An investigation into the incident has been launched.
