World · 2 March 2026
British families evacuated from Cyprus base following drone strike
Families stationed at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus are being evacuated to alternative accommodation following a suspected Iranian drone strike. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that three schools have been closed and security alerts issued, although no personnel were injured. This security breach occurred shortly after Prime Minister Keir Starmer granted the United States permission to use British airbases for military operations in the region.
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