"At midnight (00:03), a Shahed-type unmanned aircraft impacted the United Kingdom military Base Area of Akrotiri, causing minor material damage. From the outset, all relevant authorities of the Republic of Cyprus have remained on high alert and in full operational readiness."
"We are in a region of particular geopolitical instability, facing many challenges and difficulties. The region is currently facing an unprecedented crisis. I wish to be clear: our country is not involved in any way and does not intend to be part of any military operation."
"On 2 March 2026, the Sovereign Base Areas Administration confirmed a suspected drone impact at RAF Akrotiri. British nationals in the Sovereign Base Areas should follow instructions from the Sovereign Base Areas Administration British Bases Cyprus Facebook."
An Iranian Shahed-type drone impacted the UK military base at RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus in early March, causing minor material damage. Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides convened the National Security Council and emphasized that Cyprus remains uninvolved in regional military operations, prioritizing citizen safety. The incident occurred amid broader Middle Eastern tensions following Israeli and American actions against Iran. Despite Cyprus's official non-involvement stance, airlines implemented precautionary measures. UK government advisories instructed British nationals to follow instructions from relevant authorities, while the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office noted potential travel disruptions due to regional escalation risks.
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