Article #255430
The Guardian - World News
| Title | UK defence secretary flies to Cyprus amid fallout over RAF base drone strike | Source | The Guardian - World News |
| Description |
John Healey meets Cypriot counterpart after Shahed-style drone evaded defences and hit Akrotiri airbase on island John Healey has flown to Cyprus to calm the diplomatic fallout over a drone that evaded detection and hit an RAF base, which has prompted fury from local ministers. UK officials believe a drone that hit an RAF base in Cyprus evaded detection by flying low and slow when it was launched by pro-Iranian militia in Lebanon or western Iraq. Continue reading... |
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| Link | https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/05/uk-defence-minister-flies-to-cyprus-drone-strike-raf-base-iran-war-middle-east-crisis | Published At | 2026-03-05 02:51:16 (3 weeks ago) |
| Created At | 2026-03-05 03:20:22 | Updated At | 2026-03-05 04:24:18 |