A Greek F-4 Phantom jet crashed during an air show near Athens, killing both pilots in a dramatic mid-air breakup followed by a second explosion. With thousands of spectators watching, no one was hurt, but the blaze sent thick smoke into the sky and prompted emergency evacuations. Firefighters battled the fire with 11 water-dropping aircraft, while organizers canceled the rest of the event. Cyprus’s Defense Minister extended condolences to Greece, marking a devastating loss for the Hellenic Air Force.

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