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Cyprus on Alert: Akrotiri Base Hit by Drone - Government Confirms

Published March 2, 2026, 05:22
Cyprus on Alert: Akrotiri Base Hit by Drone - Government Confirms

Cyprus is on alert following reports of a strike by an Iranian drone on the British Akrotiri airbase in Limassol. The incident occurred shortly after the British Prime Minister authorized the use of British bases for defensive strikes against Iranian targets. Base personnel were informed of the threat and instructed to take shelter, while local residents are concerned. The British Ministry of Defence confirmed the incident, stating that an assessment of the data is underway and that there have been no casualties or material damage so far. The Cypriot government also confirmed the incident, stating that it involved an unmanned drone that caused limited damage, and has activated security protocols in coordination with Britain. The National Security Council is in continuous session under the President of the Republic.