Suspected Drone Strike Causes Limited Damage at British Air Base in Cyprus

Britain's Royal Air Force base Akrotiri in Cyprus was hit by a suspected drone strike early Monday, causing limited damage and no casualties, according to the UK Ministry of Defence and Cypriot authorities. The drone, identified by Cyprus' president as an Iranian-made Shahed type, crashed into military facilities. British base authorities issued a shelter-in-place advisory for nearby residents and later dispersed non-essential personnel. Cyprus, an EU member, emphasized its non-involvement in military operations. The incident follows the UK’s agreement to support US defensive actions against Iranian missile threats.