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Drone Strike Hits Cyprus Base, Sparks Mass Evacuation

3/14/2026

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A drone strike hit Royal Air Force (RAF) Akrotiri base in Cyprus during the second night of the Iran war, sparking panic.
Sirens sounded as military families evacuated to hotels and local residents fled.
Mayor Pantelis Georgiou described the event as unprecedented, stating it shattered the base's fortress-like security.
The incident has significant implications for regional security as the base continues to host thousands of troops and families.

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A drone strike hit Royal Air Force (RAF) Akrotiri base in Cyprus during the second night of the Iran war, sparking panic.
Sirens sounded as military families evacuated to hotels and local residents fled.
Mayor Pantelis Georgiou described the event as unprecedented, stating it shattered the base's fortress-like security.
The incident has significant implications for regional security as the base continues to host thousands of troops and families.