Overview
- About 300 people marched in Nicosia calling for Britain to quit Akrotiri and Dhekelia, with organisers Afoa and Cyprus Palestine Solidarity Action branding Cyprus a launchpad for war.
- Germany’s frigate FGS Nordrhein-Westfalen reached Limassol as Greece, France and Spain sent military assets, and the UK reinforced local air defences.
- A drone strike hit RAF Akrotiri last week with no casualties and minimal damage, and two additional drones were intercepted within 12 hours, according to Cypriot officials.
- Foreign minister Constantinos Kombos said the Iranian‑made drone was launched from Lebanon, referencing Hezbollah and IRGC presence there.
- Critics in Cyprus questioned the UK’s ability to protect the sites, citing delays to the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon, and some argued the bases should be returned if they cannot be defended.