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Akrotiri Community Leader: "Sirens are sounding and we don't know where to go" (vid)

Published March 12, 2026, 14:10
Akrotiri Community Leader: "Sirens are sounding and we don't know where to go" (vid)

Following the crash of a drone at the British Bases, Akrotiri has been deserted as residents are in uncertainty and anxiety. Community Leader Andreas Christodoulou stated that the village lacks shelters and is awaiting assistance from the government, while the British Bases have assured that they will make arrangements. Schools remain closed and students are temporarily attending school in Kolossi. Residents hear the sirens but do not know the cause or where to take refuge. Mr. Christodoulou emphasized the intense activity in the area with the presence of F35 aircraft from the British Bases, which creates a sense of security. Some residents have chosen to stay in hotels. There is a strong need to create a shelter in the area so that residents have a safe place in case of emergency. The Community Leader expressed his anxiety about the lack of an evacuation plan and the uncertainty that prevails as the sirens sound without clear information about the reason. Residents feel lost and fear for their safety. According to residents, the situation is stressful and uncertainty prevails. The lack of information and the absence of shelters intensify their anxiety. The need for an immediate solution and information is imperative to restore calm and security in the area.