A suspected drone strike targeted RAF Akrotiri, a UK military base in Cyprus, at midnight local time, according to the Ministry of Defence. Officials confirm no casualties resulted from the incident.
Ministry of Defence Response
The Ministry of Defence spokesperson stated: “Our armed forces are responding to a suspected drone strike at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus at midnight local time. Our force protection in the region is at the highest level and the base has responded to defend our people.”
The spokesperson added that the situation remains ongoing, with further updates to follow.
Preceding Security Alert
The incident follows a security threat alert issued at the British bases in Cyprus shortly before midnight on Sunday. Reports indicate air sirens sounded at the base, prompting the scrambling of fighter jets.
