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- On March 2, 2026, Paphos Airport in Cyprus was evacuated after a suspect object was detected on radar, according to the Cyprus state broadcaster.
- The airport sits on the western coast of the island, about 60 kilometers from Britain's RAF Akrotiri.
- Earlier that night, Britain's RAF Akrotiri base experienced an unmanned drone incident.
- Sirens were activated at the base around midday, prompting aircraft to take off.
