British base in Cyprus evacuated
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British base in Cyprus evacuated after Iranian drone attacks

Britain is evacuating one of its air bases in Cyprus after two Iranian drone attacks. At the same time, Greece is sending two frigates and two fighter jets to the island, according to Defense Minister Nikos Dendias.

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No one was injured in the attacks, which targeted the military base in Akrotiri. Cypriot authorities are said to be monitoring the situation in cooperation with the UK.

The first drone last night reportedly caused “limited damage,” and two drones used in the second attack were shot down.

On Sunday, Britain agreed to let the US use British military bases to carry out “defensive” attacks on Iranian missiles and their launch pads.

The UK has recently reinforced the base with, among other things, air defense, radar equipment and F-35 fighter jets.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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