Security threat declared at British Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus

Akrotiri, Cyprus. A fresh “security threat” was declared at the British Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus on Friday afternoon. Base personnel were instructed to remain indoors until further notice.

Instructions to personnel

Personnel were urged to “remain indoors and stay in place until further official notice” and to “move away from windows and take cover behind or beneath substantial, solid furniture”, while awaiting further instruction.

What precautions are you being asked to take if you are on the base?