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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World’s media descends on RAF Akrotiri base (photos+video)
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 […]
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Britain's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus hit overnight by drone, causing minor damage
"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.
Explosion heard at RAF Akrotiri amidst Iran war, Israeli media report
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, […]
‘I heard one explosion, then sirens’: Iranian resident recalls night of Akrotiri drone strike
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 […]
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Reports of smoke near Dhekelia base following drone warnings
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 […]
UK airbase in Cyprus hit by suspected drone strike causing ‘limited damage’
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…
Larnaca Airport empties as more than 60 flights cancelled across Cyprus (photos)
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.
Drone strikes British RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus, prompting emergency measures
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.
Cyprus explosion video: What happened at RAF Akrotiri Base today? UK troops get security alert
Videos showing an explosion at the RAF Akrotiri Base in Cyprus emerged on social media.