Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus
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JILL LAWLESS and MENELAOS HADJICOSTISMarch 2, 2026 at 01:23 PM
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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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