British military base in Cyprus targeted in suspected drone attack
Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus
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In March 2026, the British Royal Air Force base of Akrotiri in Cyprus was targeted in a suspected drone attack, marking the first such incident since 1986. The attack occurred after the UK Prime Minister agreed to allow the United States to use British bases to attack Iran. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed the incident, stating that a Shahed-type drone caused minor damage to the military facilities. Authorities advised residents near the base to shelter in place following the incident. Akrotiri, a UK base since Cyprus' independence in 1960, has been used for military operations in the Middle East. The incident represents an escalation in the ongoing conflict.
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AI-ExtractedOur country does not participate in any way and does not intend to be part of any military operation.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK would allow the United States to use its bases to attack Iran.
The attack marks the first strike on the UK’s Royal Air Force base of Akrotiri since 1986.
British military base in Cyprus targeted in suspected drone attack.
Shahed-type unmanned aerial vehicle caused minor damage when it crashed into the military facilities.
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