Drone Attack on Akrotiri Base: Impact and Reactions
March 12, 2026
The Mayor of Kourion reported that the Akrotiri military base was attacked by a drone, causing panic among the British personnel. Sirens sounded for four hours, and there was no clear protocol for response. The Civil Defense could intervene only under the Mayor's supervision. A decision was made to evacuate Akrotiri due to uncertainties regarding the British's position. In Episkopi, around 800 residents returned after the evacuation.