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Cyprus President Calls UK Bases 'Colonial'; Tensions Rise Post-Attack

3/19/2026

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Nikos Christodoulides, president of Cyprus, called the UK's military bases on Cyprus a "colonial consequence" and urged discussions on their future, noting over 10,000 Cypriots work there.
The drone attack on RAF Akrotiri, attributed to Hezbollah, caused minimal damage.
In response, the United Kingdom increased its military presence in Cyprus.
Two Greek frigates and a French ship arrived near Cyprus after the attack, and Spain deployed a frigate to assist.

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Nikos Christodoulides, president of Cyprus, called the UK's military bases on Cyprus a "colonial consequence" and urged discussions on their future, noting over 10,000 Cypriots work there.
The drone attack on RAF Akrotiri, attributed to Hezbollah, caused minimal damage.
In response, the United Kingdom increased its military presence in Cyprus.
Two Greek frigates and a French ship arrived near Cyprus after the attack, and Spain deployed a frigate to assist.