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Cyprus on alert for suspicious object from Lebanon - Greek F16s take off
An alert was sounded in Cyprus as a possible suspicious object was detected in the airspace near Lebanon, as reported by the Government Spokesperson. “For precautionary reasons, all appropriate measures were taken by the competent authorities to investigate and, if necessary, deal with the incident. Further information will follow on the outcome,” he adds.
According to philenews, Greek F-16s took off to intercept the suspicious object. At the American embassy in Nicosia, the staff was taken to the basement as a precaution.
The alert was sounded shortly after 9:30 in the morning and ended half an hour later.
Greece sends "Kimonas", another frigate and two F-16s to Cyprus
Greece is standing by Cyprus' side, with Defense Minister Nikos Dendias traveling to the island tomorrow, Tuesday (3/3).
Nicosia on the drone at the British base in Akrotiri: Limited damage, in constant coordination with Britain
An unmanned drone caused limited damage at the Akrotiri Air Base shortly after midnight, according to the government spokesman of the Republic of Cyprus, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, who stated that security protocols were immediately activated and there is continuous coordination with the British government and the administration of the British bases.