from HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works to world@lemmy.world on 02 Mar 07:52
https://sh.itjust.works/post/56148502
The UK’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus has been hit by a drone strike, causing limited damage and no casualties, Cypriot authorities and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) have said.
A security alert put out to residents in the vicinity of Akrotiri by the British base’s administration advised residents to shelter in place until further notice “following a suspected drone impact”. Non-essential personnel have been asked leave to leave the base.
An MoD spokesperson said: “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 apparent attack took place hours after the UK agreed to let the US use British military bases to attack Iranian missile sites.
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