Suspected drone strike hits British air base in Cyprus
Summary
A suspected drone strike using an Iranian-made Shahed UAV hit the British Royal Air Force base Akrotiri in Cyprus causing minor damage but no casualties. This marks the first attack since 1986 and signals an escalation in the conflict.
Key Points
- A drone strike hit the British Royal Air Force base of Akrotiri in Cyprus causing minor damage and no casualties.
- The drone was a Shahed-type unmanned aerial vehicle, of Iranian origin.
- This is the first attack on the British military facility in Cyprus since 1986.
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has approved use of the bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missile depots.
