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The British guided-missile destroyer HMS Dragon broke down shortly after its rushed deployment to Cyprus, where it was meant to bolster air defenses following a drone strike on RAF Akrotiri. The Type 45 destroyer remains moored with no clear timeline for resuming its mission.
Britain has reaffirmed to Cyprus that its military bases on the island, specifically RAF Akrotiri, will not be used for offensive operations or US strikes against Iran, a decision made amid escalating tensions and reported Iranian missile attacks.
British Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty is travelling to Cyprus on Wednesday for meetings with senior government officials, his visit coming weeks after an Iranian-made drone struck RAF Akrotiri. Doughty’s programme includes a visit to the British base at Akrotiri before he travels to Nicosia, where he is scheduled to meet Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos, […]
Officials on Thursday blamed the absence of emergency protocols for the confusion and panic caused among communities in close proximity to RAF Akrotiri following a drone strike there last Sunday.
US says its firepower will ‘surge dramatically’ and IDF warns of ‘surprises ahead’, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Middle East crisis – live updates Israel and the US have bombarded Iran and…
Cyprus’s tourism industry has been disrupted by cancellations following the US-led war against Iran and the drone strike on RAF Akrotiri, but sector leaders say it is too early to assess the full damage and expect the summer season can still recover. The head of the Cyprus Hotels Association (PASYXE), Thanos Michailides, told Phileleftheros the […]
“British Bases Out” is the slogan of Cypriot protesters after a drone strike targeted the RAF Akrotiri airbase.
Chants of “British bases out” have echoed through Limassol in recent days as a drone strike on RAF Akrotiri fuels a growing movement to remove the UK military presence from the island.
Claims that 56 nuclear weapons are stored at RAF Akrotiri are not supported by available evidence, according to an analysis published by Fact Check Cyprus, which says satellite imagery, Nato security…
Iranski jednosmjerni dron udario je u RAF Akrotiri, britansku vazdušnu bazu na Kipru, pogodivši hangar koji se koristi za američke špijunske avione U-
A Shahed drone that struck RAF Akrotiri on Sunday night tore a 30-foot gash in the side of a hangar housing American U-2 spy aircraft, according to The Sun, which says the UK Ministry of Defence…
The UK’s Ministry of Defence has ruled out Iran as the source of the drone that struck RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on Sunday night, though it said the unmanned aircraft bore the hallmarks of Tehran’s signature Shahed design — the low-cost drones Russia has used extensively against Ukraine, as SkyNews reports. Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters […]
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 […]
(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 3 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Tuesday that he summoned the Iranian ambassador to Rome after a British military base in Cyprus was hit as part of…
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 […]
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…
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 […]
"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.
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…
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, […]
The United Kingdom has informed the Cypriot government of its plan to install 32 new antennas at RAF Akrotiri, covering a range of up to 340 square kilometres, as Cyprus prepares for upcoming talks regarding the military bases.
Britain’s Minister of State for Europe and North America, Stephen Doughty, has visited RAF Akrotiri to reassure British personnel, their families and local Cypriot communities following a drone…
President Nikos Christodoulides has sought to reassure tourists and investors that Cyprus remains a safe destination, as hotel booking cancellations reached 25 to 30 per cent in some districts following the drone strike on RAF Akrotiri and the US-led war against Iran. In a statement posted on X to accompany an interview with money-tourism.gr, Christodoulides […]
The British forces at RAF Akrotiri appeared unprepared for the drone attack on the base on May 2, the Mayor of Kourion, Pantelis Georgiou, has told members of the House Interior Affairs Committee. Georgiou, who rushed to the scene after the incident, said he was notified by the British at around 00:15 on the night […]
A Royal Navy surveillance helicopter has arrived at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to strengthen the defence of British military forces in the Eastern Mediterranean, ITV News reported.
Air raid sirens sounded again at RAF Akrotiri at 10:20 on Monday as an ongoing security threat prompted authorities to order residents to remain indoors and take cover.
Drona kamikaze care a lovit o bază aeriană britanică din Cipru avea echipamente militare rusești. Drona a lovit RAF Akrotiri duminică, 1 martie.
Within hours of the drone strike on RAF Akrotiri, the phones started ringing. Within days, some of the most capable warships in Europe were heading towards Cyprus.
UK defence minister visits base on high alert after drone strike as civilian personnel, families and villagers seek safety Middle East crisis – live updates The siren that warned a ballistic…
Claims that RAF Akrotiri houses 56 nuclear weapons are contradicted by satellite imagery, international security protocols, and British defence doctrine, according to Fact Check Cyprus.
A Shahed drone responsible for striking a British military installation in the UK’s Akrotiri base in Cyprus earlier this week originated from Beirut, a Cypriot official told AFP on Thursday. The attack, which occurred just after midnight on Monday, targeted a hangar at RAF Akrotiri. The official, who provided the information on the condition of […]
Greek F-16 fighter jets reportedly intercepted suspected drones near Lebanon before they could enter Cypriot airspace. This incident led to a flight bound for Larnaca returning to Athens.
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 […]
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…
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 […]
French Rafale fighter jets could deploy to Cyprus, the deputy government spokesman said on Monday, as the island scrambled to reinforce its defences following a day that saw an Iranian drone strike RAF Akrotiri, a second wave of drones intercepted, Paphos airport evacuated and an IRGC general threaten to bombard the island with missiles. Yiannis […]
The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for Cyprus following drone strikes on RAF Akrotiri, warning British nationals of a heightened risk of regional tension during the US-led war against Iran. “There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts. British nationals should take […]
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 MoD said they were responding to the attack at RAF Akrotiri at around midnight local time.
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.
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.
Cyprus is reviewing its cooperation with the United Kingdom regarding British Bases on the island, with President Nikos Christodoulides calling for 'open and frank' discussions and new security arrangements after a recent Iranian drone attack on military facilities in Akrotiri.
It comes after RAF Akrotiri was hit by an unmanned drone strike at the start of the Iran war, raising concerns that the bases could be a threat to the island’s security
Schools near RAF Akrotiri to reopen on Monday after closure linked to the drone strike on the British base, Cyprus’s Ministry of Education said.
The National Federation of Cypriots in the UK met with Britain's Europe Minister to advocate for stronger security guarantees following a drone attack on RAF Akrotiri on March 1.
Cyprus security authorities were on high alert before a drone struck RAF Akrotiri on 2 March — with two suspects believed linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards already under surveillance and in…
Britain is facing intensified calls to withdraw its military presence from Cyprus as local opposition surges following an unprecedented drone strike on RAF Akrotiri, The Guardian reported on Sunday.
Foreign minister wants ‘conversation’ about closing UK military sites following British government not warning of impending attack on RAF Akrotiri Middle East crisis – live updates Cyprus’s…
Sky News reports on the delayed arrival of a British destroyer in Cyprus and explains why attacks on the RAF Akrotiri base were not unexpected, following a double alert at the base.
The UK government has updated its travel advice for Cyprus to warn that terrorist attacks on the island cannot be ruled out, following the suspected drone strike on RAF Akrotiri earlier this month.
UK defence minister John Healey visits Cyprus following a drone attack on the RAF Akrotiri base, as Britain bolsters its defensive operations in the region Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-defence-minister-arrives-in-cyprus/
Sirens are sounding at RAF Akrotiri and residents in the area have received a message warning of an ongoing threat, according to initial reports. Following the launch of military strikes against Iran by Israel and the United States on 28 February 2026, Iran launched a series of counter-strikes in the region, with RAF Akrotiri struck […]
The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.
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...
The US-Iran war is escalating in the Middle East
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.
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…
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 […]
The British air base Akrotiri in Cyprus was hit in a drone attack. There were no casualties, but staff are being temporarily relocated. The attack occurs in the context of escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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.
Videos showing an explosion at the RAF Akrotiri Base in Cyprus emerged on social media.