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Posted on March 2, 2026
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Sirens blared at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on March 2, 2026, following a suspected Iranian drone strike that caused minor damage but no casualties. Fighter jets scrambled, non-essential personnel were dispersed, and regional tensions reflect mounting Middle East hostilities. (295 characters)
NICOSIA, March 2 (Rtrs) - Sirens went off at Britain's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus shortly after midday (on Monday, hours after it was hit by an unmanned drone, Cyprus's state TV CyBC reported.
In a live broadcast CyBC reported sirens going off at the base, and aircraft taking off from the facility close to the southern city of Limassol.
(Writing by Michele KambasEditing by Gareth Jones)
Sirens sounded at the UK's RAF Akrotiri airbase in Cyprus shortly after midday following a drone strike.
Cyprus's state TV, CyBC, reported the sounding of sirens and subsequent aircraft activity at the base.
Yes, aircraft were seen taking off from RAF Akrotiri after sirens went off.
RAF Akrotiri is located near the southern city of Limassol in Cyprus.
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