Suspected Drone Strike Hits British Air Base in Cyprus

Suspected Drone Strike Hits British Air Base in Cyprus

A suspected drone attack targeted the RAF Akrotiri air base in Cyprus overnight, causing minor damage but leaving no casualties. This incident marks the first assault on a British military facility since a rocket attack by Libyan militants in 1986.

President Nikos Christodoulides and the UK defense ministry confirmed the strike. The Shahed-type unmanned aerial vehicle crashed into military facilities at 12:03 AM, resulting in minor damage. Base authorities have advised residents near Akrotiri to take shelter and dispersed non-essential personnel from the area.

The British government has accepted a United States request to use its bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missiles. The incident underscores a significant escalation in the conflict, with no immediate information on the origin of the drone.