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flag A drone strike hit a UK base in Cyprus, causing minor damage with no injuries, amid rising Middle East tensions.

flag A suspected drone strike struck RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus early Monday, causing minor damage and no casualties, according to UK and Cypriot officials. flag The unmanned aerial vehicle, believed to be an Iranian Shahed type, was intercepted, and there were reports of a second drone. flag The UK activated its highest level of force protection, prompting residents to shelter in place and dispersing non-essential personnel, while other British facilities remained operational. flag The attack is the first on the base since 1986, and it comes amid rising regional tensions, including recent US-Iran exchanges and Israeli strikes in Lebanon. flag The UK confirmed allowing the U.S. flag It uses its bases to conduct defensive operations against Iranian missile threats, emphasizing that its role is limited to collective self-defense. flag The investigation into the drone's origin and responsibility is ongoing.

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