Drone Strike at RAF Akrotiri, UK Evacuations Underway

0:00On March 2nd, a suspected drone strike targeted RAF Aquatiri in Cyprus early Monday morning with the Ministry of Defense confirming no casualties and only limited damage at the base near Lemusole. This incident comes as hostilities in the Middle East hit their third day, sparked by the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kaminay on Saturday. The US and Israel have kept up strikes on Iran, while the UK approved use of its bases for American operations to protect nationals and allies. Meanwhile, Israel hid Beirut after Hezbollah missiles crossed into the country, intercepting one projectile with no injuries reported. British officials now worry about 300,000 citizens in Gulf countries, including holiday makers and military personnel, facing risks from ongoing missile launches. Foreign Secretary of Vett Cooper said teens are deploying to help with sheltering and potential evacuations. Fliced to buy remains suspended by Emirates until at least 3 pm Tuesday local time, straining

1:03thousands amid closed airspace. At the Cyprus base, non-essential staff face temporary dispersal as force protection stays at maximum. Tensions show no signs of easing, with calls for evacuations in 50 Lebanese villages and more updates expected soon from the front lines.