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RAF responding to suspected drone strike at UK base in Cyprus, MoD says

RAF responding to suspected drone strike at UK base in Cyprus, MoD says

Summary

A suspected drone strike targeted a British Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Cyprus on Sunday night. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) reported the incident, stating that there were no injuries and that security measures are at their highest level.

Key Facts

  • A suspected drone hit an RAF base in Cyprus.
  • The incident occurred at RAF Akrotiri around midnight local time.
  • The Ministry of Defence confirmed no injuries resulted from the strike.
  • Security levels at the base are currently at their highest.
  • Defence Secretary John Healey mentioned risks faced by British personnel in the Middle East.
  • The situation is being updated with more information expected to follow.

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