RAF responds to suspected drone strike at Cyprus base

RAF Responds to Suspected Drone Strike at Cyprus Base

The British Royal Air Force (RAF) confirmed a suspected drone strike targeted RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on Sunday night.

Incident Details:

The Ministry of Defence reported the incident, which occurred around midnight local time (22:00 GMT).

Security Measures:

RAF Akrotiri implemented heightened force protection protocols and took steps to defend personnel, according to the MoD.

Context:

Defence Secretary John Healey highlighted concerns about British troops and civilians in the Middle East facing increased risks from Iran following the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in US and Israeli strikes.