Cyprus says an alert for new security threats in the village of Akrotiri near an RAF airbase has ended.
The alert issued a short while ago advised residents to stay indoors as part of preventive measures, a Cypriot government official said.
John Healey, the UK defence secretary, is in Cyprus to ease tensions with officials after the UK faced criticism over a drone attack on the base on Monday .European nations step in to protect Cyprus as UK warship delay criticised
European nations are stepping in to help protect Cyprus as a British warship is delayed.
Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands have confirmed they’ll provide assistance in collaboration with France, which has already ordered its flagship nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean after the British RAF base Akrotiri in Cyprus was hit by a drone on Monday.
The announcements by European nations come as the British warship being readied to protect the base, HMS Dragon, is not expected to set sail until next
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