Invaded by enemy, friendly took over planet

I had this happen twice today where a faction I was at war with invaded and took over a planet of mine only for my friendly neighbor to actually become in control of it. 

Of course now I can't invade to get it back without declaring war which I'd rather not do right now. Is this some intended behaviour or just a bug?

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Reply #1 Top

Was the planet in their (your friendly neighbor's) ZOI? If so this can happen

Reply #2 Top

Hi it was just inside the border actually on my side though, literally on the dividing line. The second planet was next to that one but a few hexes inside as well. It shows my influence to be about 50%/48% in that area, one hex next to the planet but inside my zone is 48%/48% though.

 

Should this still be happening then?

Reply #3 Top

How was it taken over? Just magically changed hands? Maybe it was traded or taken over without you noticing? Were the other two at war as well?

Reply #4 Top

Hi it was invaded by a faction I was at war with. They attacked it, and then immediately after the 'DEFEAT' message the friendly neighbouring faction's flag was shown over it.

 

I watched the whole thing happen, it was a seamless transfer. It was as if the friendly had been the one invading themselves but they weren't.

 

They were 16 land 25 level Planets as well.