US urges citizens to leave Cyprus immediately

Airspace closed in Larnaca after a suspicious object appeared

The United States has called on its citizens to leave Cyprus immediately amid the deteriorating security situation in the region. The warning was issued by the US diplomatic services.

The reason for this was the closure of the airspace over Larnaca Airport after a suspicious aerial object, The attacker was moving towards the island from Lebanon.

Airport closure

According to preliminary reports, the Cypriot authorities have temporarily closed the airspace around Larnaca Airport for security reasons.

Experts are checking the nature of the object and its origin. Details on whether it was shot down or changed course are currently being clarified.

Warning for US citizens

US diplomatic missions have recommended that US citizens leave the island as soon as possible, The vehicle will be in the road for as long as it is possible to leave safely.

Such recommendations are usually published in the following cases increased security threat or risk of military incidents.

Context.

Cyprus has recently been at the centre of regional tensions due to the conflict in the Middle East. The island is located close to Lebanon, Syria and Israel, making it a strategically important point in the region.

The escalation between Iran, Israel and their allies has already led to a number of incidents in the airspace and maritime zone of the Eastern Mediterranean.