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Mayor of Kourion confirms interception of other drones

Published March 2, 2026, 09:18
Mayor of Kourion confirms interception of other drones

The Mayor of Kourion, Pantelis Georgiou, stated that the runway of the British Bases in Akrotiri was the target of the drones that struck the area shortly after midnight. According to the information he received from the BB Police, one of the drones hit near the runway, which appears to have been the primary target of the attack. The Mayor mentioned that the authorities were also informed that other drones were intercepted, although the exact number is not yet known. The aim of the strike, according to estimates, was to destroy the runway and prevent the use of the base by British fighter aircraft. This attack, combined with the recent permission granted by British Prime Minister Kir Starmer to the US to use the bases for attacks against Iran, highlights the increased geopolitical importance of Cyprus and the need for enhanced security measures.