Cyprus on alert after drone strike on UK’s Akrotiri base; Israeli air strikes in Lebanon

A suspected drone strike on the United Kingdom’s RAF Akrotiri has underscored Cyprus’ growing exposure to the escalating Middle East conflict, as military activity intensifies across the region. British authorities confirmed that a small drone impacted the airfield overnight, causing minor damage but no casualties. Base personnel were instructed to remain indoors and await further […]


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