UK Says Drone That Hit Cyprus Base Did Not Come From Iran

New information has emerged about the drone incident that struck a Royal Air Force base in Akrotiri, as the United Kingdom clarified that the aircraft was not launched from Iran.

According to the UK Ministry of Defense, the drone that hit the British military facility late Sunday night did not originate from Iranian territory. However, British authorities did not disclose the source of the attack.

The incident occurred at a British air base in Cyprus and resulted in minor material damage. Officials have not released further operational details at this stage.

The event was also confirmed by Yvette Cooper, who spoke to Sky News, stating that additional information could not yet be made public.

Following the incident, Nikos Christodoulides addressed the public, stressing that Cyprus is not participating in any military operations and does not intend to become involved.

In a public statement, he said that a drone crashed inside the British military installations in Akrotiri shortly after midnight, causing only limited damage. He also noted that national authorities immediately went on alert and that the country’s National Security Council convened to assess the situation.

Christodoulides added that he remains in contact with European and international leaders as developments unfold. He emphasized that Cyprus remains committed to a humanitarian role and aims to act “as part of the solution, not the problem.”