Greece Pledges Cyprus Defense After Iranian Drone Strike on UK Base
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Greece Vows to Defend Cyprus After Iranian Drone Hits UK Base
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News18•02-03-2026, 17:56
Greece Vows to Defend Cyprus After Iranian Drone Hits UK Base
•Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias declared Greece's readiness to defend Cyprus with "any possible means" after Iranian drones targeted a British base.
•Two drones were intercepted in Cypriot airspace en route to RAF Akrotiri, prompting Greece to send two frigates and two F-16 jets.
•Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed a Shaheed-type drone caused "minor material damage" to military installations at the UK's air base.
•Christodoulides emphasized that Cyprus is not participating in any military operation and has put all relevant authorities on alert.
•The drone strikes caused no casualties, but employees at the base were warned of an "ongoing security threat" amid sirens.
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