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Cyprus on Full Operational Readiness: Radar Detected Drones Heading to the Island (VIDEO)

Published March 3, 2026, 10:45
Cyprus on Full Operational Readiness: Radar Detected Drones Heading to the Island (VIDEO)

Following the strike on the Akrotiri bases, the Cyprus National Security Council is in continuous session, while the President of the Republic addressed the citizens assuring that Cyprus will not be involved in military operations, but will continue to play a humanitarian role. The President convened an emergency National Council with the presence of the Chiefs of the National Guard and Police. The government is continuously evaluating security protocols, with the safety of Cyprus and its citizens as a priority. Greece will assist with the frigate “Kimon”, a second frigate with the Kentavros system and a pair of F-16 fighter jets. The Barak Mx air defense system is in full operational readiness and radar detected the drones heading towards the Akrotiri bases and were intercepted off the coast of Cyprus.