Drone attacks British base in Cyprus

Drone attacks runway of British base in Cyprus - British Foreign Secretary

A drone attacked the runway of a British military base in Cyprus. The incident was reported by the British Foreign Secretary David Cooper.

What we know

According to the minister, the attack targeted the infrastructure of the military facility. The consequences and level of damage are currently being assessed.

There has been no official information about the victims or the suspension of the base's operations.

London's reaction

The British Foreign Office stressed that the incident is seen as a serious security challenge. London is coordinating with its allies on further steps.

The UK authorities are also analysing the drone's origin.

Context.

Cyprus is strategically important for the military logistics of the UK and its allies in the Middle East. The island is home to key British bases used for operations in the region.

Against the backdrop of the sharp deterioration of the situation around Iran and the growing activity of drones in the region, such incidents are of particular concern to military analysts.