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Cyprus says drone that hit a British air base took off from Lebanese capital
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleCyprus says the Shahed drone that struck a British airbase on the island nation’s southern coastline was launched from Beirut.
A Cypriot official confirms the drone that damaged a hangar at RAF Akrotiri just after midnight Monday had taken off from the Lebanese capital.
The official speaks on condition of anonymity because he isn’t permitted to speak publicly about the attack.
Two more drones detected midday Monday were intercepted by British warplanes that took off from RAF Akrotiri.
There have been several false alarms regarding drone sightings since those initial strikes.
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