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Drone strikes British military base in Cyprus

British Foreign Secretary confirms drone strike on military base in Cyprus. Precautionary measures are being taken, but details remain undisclosed.

Drone strikes British military base in Cyprus

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced on Monday that a drone struck the runway of a British military base in Cyprus. A representative for Sky News said, "This was a drone strike that specifically targeted the airport's runway. We cannot provide further information and details at this time, but of course all precautionary measures are being taken in the vicinity of the base."

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