The main gate of the United Kingdom’s RAF Akrotiri airbase in Cyprus was struck by a drone on March 2, reports and images from the scene reveal.
Photographs taken after the incident show visible damage at the entrance of the strategic Royal Air Force base. The image, captured by Petros Karadjias for AP, documents the aftermath of the strike.
No immediate information has been released regarding casualties or the extent of operational disruption at the base.
RAF Akrotiri, located in southern Cyprus, is one of the UK’s most significant overseas military installations and plays a key role in British operations in the Middle East.
Authorities have not yet officially confirmed who was responsible for the drone attack. The incident comes amid escalating tensions and ongoing military developments across the broader Middle East region.
Further details are expected as investigations continue.
Image: The main gate of the UK’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus after it was hit by a drone on March, 2, 2026 [Petros Karadjias/AP Photo]
