RAF base in Cyprus targeted in suspected drone strike, MoD says

The BBC understands there were no casualties in the suspected strike on RAF Akrotiri in southern Cyprus.

Von der Leyen says EU stands ‘unequivocally’ with Cyprus after drone strike

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said the European Union stands “collectively, firmly, and unequivocally” with Cyprus, after a drone hit the island’s British Akrotiri air force base shortly after midnight. “I talked with President [Nikos] Christodoulides, who briefed me on the single incident that occurred shortly after midnight involving an unmanned […]

Suspected drone strike hits British air base in Cyprus

“Shelter in place,” British Bases tell Akrotiri residents

The British Sovereign Base Areas Administration (SBA) has told Akrotiri residents to shelter in place following a confirmed drone attack against the base on Monday morning. The SBA issued an announcement saying “following a suspected drone impact at RAF Akrotiri, the Sovereign Base Areas Administration is advising residents of Akrotiri village to shelter in place […]

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