General · 2 March 2026

Two drones headed for British base intercepted

The Cypriot government announced on Monday that two unmanned drones heading towards RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus were successfully intercepted. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed that the aerial vehicles were travelling in the direction of the British military base. This successful interception prevented the two drones from reaching their intended destination.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 March 2026 at 13:24

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