The alert at Akrotiri in Cyprus has been lifted after sirens sounded earlier on Thursday morning amid heightened regional tensions linked to the war between the United States, Israel and Iran.
Sirens triggered precautionary alert
Shortly before 10 a.m., warning sirens were activated again in the Akrotiri area, briefly placing the region on alert. According to official updates from authorities, the alarms were sounded twice during the day as a precaution, but no immediate threat was detected.
Cyprus has remained on high alert in recent days due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Message sent to residents
According to the mayor of Kourion, Pantelis Georgiou, speaking to Phileleftheros, residents of the Akrotiri district received an emergency message from the British Bases at 9:58 a.m. warning of a potential security risk.
The message instructed residents:
“There is an ongoing security threat. Please remain indoors and remain in place until further official notice. Move away from windows and take cover behind or under sturdy, solid furniture. Await further instructions.”
Regional tensions remain high
Authorities previously confirmed that three drone attacks had been reported in the broader area, with one successfully striking the British base in Akrotiri earlier in the week.
Despite the lifting of the immediate alert, security measures remain tight as the Republic of Cyprus continues to reinforce its defenses. European countries have begun sending additional military support, including assistance from Greece which has deployed four F-16 fighter jets and two frigates to Cyprus.
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