Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus

Associated Press (AP) National SecurityNews ReportEN 7 min read 100% complete by By JILL LAWLESS and MENELAOS HADJICOSTISMarch 2, 2026 at 01:23 PM

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Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus

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A Shahed-type drone struck the UK's RAF Akrotiri air base in Cyprus on Monday, March 2, 2026, causing minor material damage to military installations. Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed the incident. The drone strike occurred near Limassol. The event follows British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement that the UK would assist the U.S. in the war against Iran. Despite the strike, Britain has stated it is not at war.

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Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.K. would help the U.S. in the war against Iran.

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The drone strike occurred early morning near Limassol, Cyprus, on Monday, March 2, 2026.

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A Shahed-type drone caused “minor material damage” to military installations inside the UK’s RAF Akrotiri air base.

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London 30% Limassol 40% United States 60% Iran 60% Shahed ×260% Nikos Christodoulides ×270% Keir Starmer ×275% United Kingdom ×680% Akrotiri ×280% RAF Akrotiri ×785% Cyprus ×690% Britain 90%

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