Akrotiri, Cyprus. A security threat was briefly declared at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus on Tuesday morning before the alert was lifted shortly afterwards, Cyprus Mail reported.
Tuesday morning alert and guidance
Shortly before 8am, personnel at the base were informed for the third time since Sunday night of an ongoing security threat and instructed to return to their homes and stay inside until further notice. They were also told to move away from windows and take cover behind or beneath substantial, solid furniture, and to await further instruction.
A little over 10 minutes later, personnel were informed that an aerial threat to the sovereign base areas was no longer expected. They were told the base was operating at a reduced air raid warning and that authorities would continue to monitor threats.
Earlier incidents since Saturday night
The announcement on Tuesday was the third security threat since Saturday night. The runway at the Akrotiri aerodrome was hit by a drone shortly after midnight on Monday, with personnel informed at 1.18am that a small drone had impacted the airfield.
It was confirmed there were no casualties, but minor damage was caused.
Evacuation near Paphos airport
Around midday on Monday, another security threat was declared and the village of Akrotiri was evacuated, along with the civilian Paphos airport. Residents of villages near Paphos airport were instructed to avoid unnecessary movements.
On Monday afternoon, it was confirmed that two drones had been fired in the direction of Cyprus and had been dealt with in a timely manner.
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