Britain's RAF base in Cyprus targeted by Shahed drone, says Cyprus president

He says his country does not intend to be a part of any military operation

President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides speaks during a joint statement with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, at Chigi Palace, in Rome, Italy, Feb 26, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Britain Cyprus's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus was hit overnight by an unmanned Shahed drone which caused minor material damage, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday.

"I want to be clear: Our country does not participate in any way and does not intend to be part of any military operation," Christodoulides said in a statement.

Sources earlier told Reuters RAF Akrotiri had been targeted by two drones, one of which was intercepted. Christodoulides said he was in constant contact with European leaders and others over developments.