
European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base
The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.
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The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.

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.

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 […]

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.

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'.

A drone struck the British RAF Akrotiri airbase in Cyprus, leading to the activation of emergency shelters and Civil Defence forces. Non-essential personnel were temporarily evacuated from the base as a precautionary measure following the suspected Iranian drone attack.

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.

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

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

"I want to be clear: Our country does not participate in any way and does not intend to be part of any military operation," Christodoulides said in a statement.
Videos showing an explosion at the RAF Akrotiri Base in Cyprus emerged on social media.

Britain is reportedly planning to deploy a warship, HMS Duncan, to defend its Royal Air Force Akrotiri base in Cyprus against potential Iranian attacks, according to The Times newspaper.

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.

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 […]

Reports of smoke rising near the British Sovereign Base at Dhekelia emerged on Monday afternoon, following a series of regional drone alerts and localized evacuations. GEOINT analysts from the Faytuks Network reported observing smoke approximately 1 kilometre east of the Dhekelia base perimeter. The sighting occurred shortly after security warnings were issued regarding potential drone […]

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…

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.

Unverified reports have emerged claiming an explosion occurred at the British RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus, despite categorical denials from Cyprus and UK officials that the island was targeted by Iranian missiles. Israeli Channel 14 journalist Hillel Biton Rosen reported that a strong explosion occurred in the area of the British Air Force base Akrotiri, […]