New ‘security threat’ declared at Akrotiri

A new “security threat” was declared at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus shortly after midday on Monday, the Cyprus Mail has learned. 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 […]

Footage shows multiple objects over RAF Akrotiri during strike against UK’s Cyprus base

The UK’s base in Akrotiri, Limassol was hit by Iranian-made drones on Monday morning, marking the first confirmed direct attack against British troops and on European soil during the escalating US-led war against Iran. Kitasweather, a local weather monitoring site, said its cameras from Pissouri recorded four separate attacks between 8.59pm and 5.15am. “Multiple hovering […]

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Iranian-made drone hits british base in Cyprus, causes limited damage

First attack on British base in Cyprus since 1986; EU backs member states amid rising tensions with Iran

By Reuters