UK Confirms Drone Targeting RAF Base Did Not Originate from Iran
In a statement shared on the social media platform X, defense officials clarified the origin of the unmanned aircraft that attempted to strike the RAF facility.
"The Ministry of Defense can confirm that a Shahed-like drone which targeted RAF Akrotiri at midnight on 2nd March was not launched from Iran," the ministry said in a statement posted on the US social media company X’s platform.
The ministry also outlined recent British military operations in the region, noting that RAF Typhoon and F-35B fighter jets carried out overnight defensive patrols throughout the Middle East aimed at safeguarding UK interests and supporting allied forces. These missions were assisted by Voyager air-to-air refueling aircraft.
According to the statement, the United Kingdom has also delivered additional air defense supplies to British and partner bases across the region during the past 24 hours, including missiles manufactured in the UK for air defense systems.
"Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters — armed with Martlet missiles capable of taking out aerial threats — will arrive in Cyprus in the coming days," the statement added.
British authorities previously indicated that one drone landed on the runway at RAF Akrotiri but did not cause casualties, injuries or significant damage. Two other drones that were approaching the base were intercepted before reaching the site.
Britain maintains two military installations in the Greek Cypriot Administration.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Legal Disclaimer:
EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
