Iranian drone hits runway of UK base in Cyprus

An Iranian drone hit the runway of a UK military base in Cyprus on Monday, prompting the EU to vow solid backing for member states as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran spread. Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said that just after midnight (2200 GMT), “a Shahed unmanned aerial vehicle crashed into the military facilities of the British Bases in Akrotiri, causing minor material damage.” Britain’s foreign minister said the drone had hit a runway. “This is an unmanned drone strike specifically on the airport runway… we’re not able to provide further information…

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