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Sirens sound at British base Akrotiri in Cyprus
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The UK Ministry of Defence confirms that the Shahed-like drone that targeted RAF Akrotiri airbase in Cyprus at midnight on March 2 was not launched from Iran.
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Greek Air Force F-16s intercepted a pair of Iranian-made Shahed attack drones near Cyprus today
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday that Britain was sending helicopters with counter-drone capabilities to Cyprus, and was deploying the air defence destroyer naval vessel HMS Dragon to the region
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Cyprus, the United Kingdom, the United States and Greece are in constant communication following the drone strike in Akrotiri, a Cypriot government spokesperson says
Cyprus: Two drones heading towards the British airbase at Akrotiri on the island were intercepted.
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6 day agoA new “security threat” has been declared at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus shortly after midday on Monday, the Cyprus Mail has learned
Britain: Air base in Cyprus remains operational despite attack
British Foreign Secretary: The malign Iranian regime has posed a threat to us and continues to pose a threat to our partners in the region.
1 week agoReuters, quoting the Cypriot president: The British airbase at Akrotiri was attacked by a drone. Authorities are on high alert, and we are not participating in any military operations in the region.
British Ministry of Defence: We confirm there were no casualties in the attack on the British Royal Air Force base in Cyprus.
Cyprus: Incident involving a drone at a British Royal Air Force base resulted in limited damage.
A spokesperson for the British Ministry of Defence: The protection of our forces in the region is at its highest level, and the Akrotiri base responded to the attack.
1 week agoA “security threat” was declared at the British bases in Cyprus shortly before midnight on Sunday. Sources informed the Cyprus Mail that personnel at the base were told of the threat, and instructed to “return to your homes and stay inside until further notice”. They were also told to “move away from windows and take cover behind or beneath substantial, solid furniture”, and to await further instruction.
