The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.

The Akrotiri municipal district will remain under evacuation until Friday noon, when the situation will be reassessed, the mayor of Kourion said on Tuesday following a briefing at the British Bases…

La medida busca hacer frente a posibles ataques, como el efectuado contra la base aérea británica de Akrotiri, donde se estrelló un avión iraní no tripulado Leer

Authorities confirmed that the Akrotiri municipality will remain under evacuation until Friday, with the situation to be reassessed at the end of the week, as civil defense teams continue patrols.

The evacuation order for the Akrotiri municipal district will remain in force until Friday, March 6, when authorities will reassess the situation, the Ministry of Interior said.

France will deploy anti-missile and anti-drone systems to Cyprus and send a frigate after drones struck the UK’s RAF Akrotiri air base on the island, citing Cyprus’ state-run CNA news agency and a…

Londýn týmto krokom reaguje na pondelňajší zásah základne iránskym dronom Šahíd, ktorý spôsobil materiálne škody.

An Iranian man living near the RAF Akrotiri base has described hearing an explosion in the night before fleeing with his family as sirens sounded across the area — and said he supports the US-Israeli war against Iran because he wants the Islamic Republic gone. The man, who has lived in Cyprus for six months […]

Cyprus remains on high alert as events in the Middle East war between Iran, the United States and Israel move at speed.

A 'security threat' was briefly declared at the United Kingdom's Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus on Tuesday morning, but the threat quickly passed.

The British bases have announced an enhanced presence of police officers in Akrotiri on Monday night.

Nicosia Municipality has urged residents to remain calm and follow only official government announcements as it monitors developments in the region.

The main opposition party, AKEL, issued a sharp condemnation on Monday following the drone strike on the British Bases at Akrotiri, arguing that the incident confirms the inherent dangers the bases…

Following an attack on Akrotiri in Cyprus, an expert warned that the Souda naval base is not immune to similar strikes, suggesting it could be a targeted location.

Residents of Akrotiri have described scenes of “terror and panic” following a midnight drone strike on the neighbouring British Royal Air Force base.

Foreign secretary confirms strike on Akrotiri base but says it ‘simply not true’ the UK is being dragged into an Iraq-style conflict Good morning and welcome to today’s live coverage. Just hours…

President Nikos Christodoulides declared on Monday that the Republic of Cyprus will not be part of any military operation, following a drone strike on the British Bases at Akrotiri.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen commented after the drone attack on the RAF military base in Akrotiri, Cyprus.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides clarified that Cyprus is not involved in any military operations and does not intend to be part of any, following a drone incident at Akrotiri Base.

British intelligence is reportedly concerned that Russian nationals linked to the Kremlin are acquiring properties near the RAF base at Akrotiri, viewing it as a potential 'hybrid warfare' strategy.

British forces have established an aerial patrol over the Republic of Cyprus, deploying the advanced MQ-9B Protector drone to identify and neutralise hostile targets amidst the rapidly widening US-led war against Iran. Flight tracking data from Tuesday morning confirmed that a Protector RG Mk1, operating under the callsign RFR7331, launched from RAF Akrotiri at 9:00 […]

Asim Akansoy, deputy leader of a Turkish Cypriot opposition party, stated that the UK's continued possession of two sovereign base areas in Cyprus is a "great mistake of history," following an incident at the British Akrotiri air force base.

The Italian foreign ministry on Tuesday summoned the Iranian ambassador in Rome to protest the firing of a drone at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus. “I made it clear to the Iranian ambassador, after the attack which took place in Cyprus, that Europe has nothing to do with it, that it […]

Britain has deployed radar systems, air defence assets and F-35 jets to its bases in Cyprus, Downing Street said on Tuesday, as it faces questions over whether it will send a warship to bolster defences at RAF Akrotiri following drone strikes on the base, according to a BBC report. The prime minister’s official spokesperson confirmed […]

Defence sources say deployment of HMS Duncan to better protect base on Mediterranean island is under discussion UK politics live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates John Healey, the defence secretary, is considering sending a Royal Navy destroyer to Cyprus to help defend British bases there after several apparently hostile drones targeted RAF Akrotiri on the island. Defence sources said a deployment of HMS Duncan, currently in Portsmouth, was under discussion as a way to bet...

Airbnb has sent a message to property owners registered on its platform following the attack on the Akrotiri base. In an email to hosts in Cyprus, the company guided the situation on the island, directing them to instructions issued by the Cyprus Civil Defence authorities.

Images from Larnaca Airport show the terminal largely deserted after the cancellation of more than 60 flights across Cyprus in the wake of Iranian drone attacks on the RAF Akrotiri base.

France is deploying anti-missile and anti-drone defense systems along with two frigates to Cyprus, in direct response to an Iranian drone strike on the British Akrotiri base on the island.

World At War: Are There Drone Spillover Threats In Caribbean An Iranian-made Shahed drone strike on the British Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri, Cyprus, is among the first signs that…

President Nikos Christodoulides held a telephone conversation with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun following the drone attack on the British bases in Akrotiri, reportedly fired by Hezbollah in Lebanon, sources said on Monday. The same sources told the Cyprus News Agency that so far there was no information regarding a threat against the infrastructure of the […]

Grecia a decis desfășurarea imediată a unor forțe navale și aeriene în sprijinul Ciprului, după ce o dronă de tip Shahed a lovit în cursul nopții baza Forțelor Aeriene Regale Britanice de la…

Cyprus is preparing emergency shelters and issuing instructions to citizens following drone attacks on Akrotiri, as tensions escalate in the Middle East. Concerns rise about Cyprus becoming a target due to its British bases.

The British bases in Cyprus have assessed the current drone threat to eastern Cyprus as low and said there are no plans to evacuate all bases on the island, according to a message from the military…

Nikos Dendias announced that Greece is sending two frigates and a pair of F-16 fighter jets to Cyprus — the Greek defence minister is heading to Cyprus following talks with Mitsotakis The post Greece…

The Cypriot government is preparing to launch a formal diplomatic protest against the British government following the drone strike on the Akrotiri Sovereign Base, citing a significant failure in…

Two unmanned aerial vehicles moving towards British Bases in Akrotiri, Cyprus, were intercepted. Greece is sending two frigates and F-16 jets in response.

A drone hit a British air base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, overnight, causing limited damage but no casualties, the island's president and the British ministry announced on Monday…

The apparent attack on RAF Akrotiri came hours after the UK agreed to let the US use British military bases to attack Iran’s missile sites The UK’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus was hit by a suspected…

Britain, France, and Greece are deploying air-defence forces to Cyprus following a drone strike on the Royal Air Force Akrotiri base, prompting a broader regional military response from European allies.

The evacuation status for the Akrotiri area in Limassol, Cyprus, has been extended until Friday, March 6, when the situation will be re-evaluated.

France plans to send anti-missile and anti-drone systems along with a frigate to Cyprus after a drone struck a British air base on the island, while Greece has dispatched fighter jets and warships to…

Communities around the Akrotiri British air base reported a quiet night, following Monday’s Iranian-backed drone strike launched from Lebanon, however they did report people panicking and hundreds…

The US-Iran war is escalating in the Middle East

Nicosia refused to rule out renegotiating use of RAF Akrotiri following anger over the incident

An extraordinary press presence has gathered outside the entrance to the Akrotiri Military Base in Cyprus, with correspondents and broadcast crews from some of the world’s largest news organisations deploying satellite vans and cameras for continuous live coverage. Greek television networks are broadcasting live from the scene, while international agencies and TV channels are transmitting […]

British Bases at Akrotiri sent a message warning of a threat and ordering people to leave the area and remain indoors, before confirming minutes later that it was a false alarm, state television reported. The alert was issued shortly before 8:15 am and instructed residents to move away from the area and stay at home […]

The British government confirmed its RAF base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, was hit by a drone strike, highlighting the risks to British forces in the region amid renewed US and Israeli air attacks on Iran and Iranian retaliatory strikes.

Cyprus must demand answers from Britain over the drone strike on RAF Akrotiri and insist that the presence of the British Bases cannot be allowed to endanger Cypriot citizens, an international…

Pelo menos dois drones foram intercetados quando se dirigiam à base aérea britânica de Akrotiri. Famílias foram retiradas e aeroporto de Pafos foi evacuado por precaução.

Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus AP News

The archaeological sites of Curium and Apollo Hylates, Kolossi Castle and the Archaeological Curium Museum will remain closed to the public until further notice, the department of antiquities announced on Monday. This follows uncertainty after two drones heading towards the Akrotiri British base were intercepted at lunchtime on Monday. Around 12 hours earlier, a drone […]

A British sovereign military base in Cyprus and the country's second-largest airport in Paphos were evacuated after two drones flying towards Akrotiri were neutralized.

The unexpected attack on the British air base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, was carried out with the Shahed-136, the most well-known model of drones developed by Iran and made famous due to...

Two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) detected moving toward the British Sovereign Base at Akrotiri were successfully intercepted on Monday, according to official update. Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed the incident via a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that the drones were “dealt with in a timely manner” before they could reach their target. The […]

Cypriot authorities issued a security alert and closed schools near the Akrotiri British military base after a drone incident, with residents reporting panic and a 'continuing security threat'.

The strike was most likely the work of Hezbollah, security service sources told Protothema.gr – “We are not participating in any military operation,” stressed Nikos Christodoulides – Why Akrotiri is considered a target of high symbolic value in the Eastern Mediterranean The post Questions mount after shahed drone strike on RAF Akrotiri, second UAV intercepted appeared first on ProtoThema English.

An unmanned drone struck RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus shortly after midnight, causing limited damage. The UK and Cyprus confirmed the incident, and Cyprus's National Security Council convened to monitor the situation.