Turkey submitted file to Greece Tuesday for extradition of eight soldiers who fled there by helicopter after the failed coup attempt, Daily Sabah reported.

The extradition goes in accordance with an extradition agreement between the two countries, and was sent from Turkish Justice Ministry to Greece authorities, according to the report.

The eight military officers -- two commanders, four captains and two sergeants -- requested asylum in Greece after landing a Sikorsky military helicopter in Alexandroupoli of northern Greece four days after the coup attempt.

A Greek court sentenced them to two months in jail for entering the country illegally.

The asylum case threatens to strain ties between the uneasy NATO allies, with Ankara labeling the eight "terrorists," local Daily News reported. Endit

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