Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:11pm on 02 Mar 2026,Monday International
An Iranian-made Shahed drone struck Britain's Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri, Cyprus overnight, causing limited damage and no casualties, confirmed Cypriot and British officials. The attack marked a significant escalation, effectively drawing an EU member state into the Iran conflict. Two additional unmanned aerial vehicles targeting the base were subsequently intercepted on Monday, with sirens sounding and aircraft scrambling shortly after midday local time. Cyprus firmly stated it has no involvement in any military operations. The European Union reaffirmed solidarity with its members against any threats. Local residents fled the area overnight amid the strikes. Reuters witnesses reported aircraft taking off from the base following the alerts.
