News · 7 April 2026
British warship docks for water system repair
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The Royal Navy's HMS Dragon has docked in the eastern Mediterranean for a short maintenance period. The destroyer, deployed to protect British air bases in Cyprus, is addressing a minor technical issue with its onboard water systems, as confirmed by the Ministry of Defence. Despite the problem, the ship's approximately 200 crew members maintained access to water and catering provisions.
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