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Iranian Drone Hits RAF Base in Cyprus, No Casualties Reported
(MENAFN) An Iranian drone reportedly crashed into a British RAF base in Cyprus on Sunday, according to the Cypriot president, Nikos Christodoulides, as stated in reports.
The incident follows a Ministry of Defence (MoD) alert of a “suspected drone strike” at RAF Akrotiri around midnight local time (22:00 GMT). No casualties were reported, and the base sustained “minimal damage.” The MoD said that family members at the base would be relocated to alternative accommodation as a precaution.
“Our force protection in the region is at the highest level and the base has responded to defend our people,” the MoD said. The incident comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that the UK had authorized the use of British military bases for “defensive” operations at the request of the United States.
An MoD spokesperson added, “Our base and personnel continue to operate as normal protecting the safety of Britain and our interests.” The Sovereign Base Areas Administration confirmed plans for the “temporary dispersal of non-essential personnel” from RAF Akrotiri Station, clarifying that this measure applies only to the military base and that residents of nearby Akrotiri village do not need to evacuate. “All other locations, workplaces, businesses and facilities will remain open as normal and there are no restrictions in place,” the statement said.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she had been briefed on the attack by Christodoulides and stated, “While the Republic of Cyprus was not the target, let me be clear: we stand collectively, firmly and unequivocally with our Member States in the face of any threat.”
The incident follows a Ministry of Defence (MoD) alert of a “suspected drone strike” at RAF Akrotiri around midnight local time (22:00 GMT). No casualties were reported, and the base sustained “minimal damage.” The MoD said that family members at the base would be relocated to alternative accommodation as a precaution.
“Our force protection in the region is at the highest level and the base has responded to defend our people,” the MoD said. The incident comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that the UK had authorized the use of British military bases for “defensive” operations at the request of the United States.
An MoD spokesperson added, “Our base and personnel continue to operate as normal protecting the safety of Britain and our interests.” The Sovereign Base Areas Administration confirmed plans for the “temporary dispersal of non-essential personnel” from RAF Akrotiri Station, clarifying that this measure applies only to the military base and that residents of nearby Akrotiri village do not need to evacuate. “All other locations, workplaces, businesses and facilities will remain open as normal and there are no restrictions in place,” the statement said.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she had been briefed on the attack by Christodoulides and stated, “While the Republic of Cyprus was not the target, let me be clear: we stand collectively, firmly and unequivocally with our Member States in the face of any threat.”
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