Akrotiri, Cyprus. The government said it is monitoring the situation after a drone struck the British Akrotiri air force base around midnight, according to government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis. He said security protocols were activated and coordination is ongoing with British base authorities and the UK government.
Government response and coordination
Letymbiotis said in a social media post that the competent authorities immediately activated the required security protocols after the strike. He added that the government is monitoring the situation and is in constant coordination with the British bases’ authorities and the UK government in London.
National security council convenes
Letymbiotis said the national security council has convened over the matter.
Details from the British bases
Personnel on the British bases were informed shortly after 1am that a “small drone” had impacted the airfield and that base authorities were responding. It was confirmed there were no casualties, but minor damage was caused.
Instructions to personnel and local impact
The bases’ authorities instructed personnel to remain in place and await further instruction, warning there may be additional impact. Explosion and siren sounds were heard in nearby Limassol.
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