UK Royal Air Force base in Cyprus hit by a drone strike.
2 March 2026
A one-way attack drone has struck the UK’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus, prompting a partial evacuation of the base.
Officials believe the drone was launched before UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed to let the US use British military bases to attack Iran’s missile sites.
Officials believe the drone was launched before UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed to let the US use British military bases to attack Iran’s missile sites.