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UK sends warship HMS Dragon to Eastern Mediterranean after Cyprus drone attack

TT Editor·Updated: 10 Mar 2026 10:33 pm IST
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UK sends warship HMS Dragon to Eastern Mediterranean after Cyprus drone attack

The UK has dispatched the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to the eastern Mediterranean amid rising tensions in the region. This decision follows a drone attack on the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus, which occurred over a week ago. The incident is believed to be connected to the increasing hostilities stemming from recent US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran. The deployment of HMS Dragon underscores Britain's commitment to ensuring the safety of its military assets and responding to regional security threats. The situation in the eastern Mediterranean remains volatile, with the UK monitoring developments closely as geopolitical dynamics shift.

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