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Iranian-made drone hits UK’s air base in Cyprus, but Britain says not at war

An Iranian-made drone crashed into the UK's Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri in Cyprus, causing minimal damage but no casualties. This incident marks the first attack on the facility since 1986, as the UK maintains that it is not at war while allowing the US to use its bases in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

AP Photo)

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Credit: The main gate of the UK’s RAF Akrotiri air base is seen after it was hit by a drone strike early morning near Limassol, Cyprus. (

Key Highlights

  • The drone strike occurred at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
  • The incident caused minimal damage with no injuries reported.
  • This is the first attack on the base since 1986.
  • The UK stated it is not at war while supporting US operations against Iran.
  • British warplanes were scrambled following the attack.
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Sources

  1. Iranian-made drone hits UK’s air base in Cyprus, but Britain says not at war
  2. Iranian drone crashes into UK military base in Cyprus; no casualties reported

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