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Russian Components Found In Drone That Struck UK Base On Cypru s
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Updated 6d ago |
Created Mar 08
An unmanned aerial vehicle launched on March 1 and striking the UK's Royal Air Force base at Rafakri (Akrotiri) in Cyprus contained navigational components manufactured under Russian production, according to reports citing The Times. This discovery of a 'Kometa-B' system within an Iranian drone has reignited fears that Moscow is actively supplying military technology or intelligence directly to Tehran amidst the ongoing conflict on the Middle East front.
Key Points
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1An attack on the UK's Royal Air Force base at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus involved a drone containing Russian military technology.
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2Multiple international news outlets report that components of Iranian origin were found within drones used to strike British airbases, with some sources specifying Russia as providing this hardware or intelligence support. The reports indicate an escalation involving Iran and the UK's strategic interests.
Developments
[Mar 09]
Reports from 'The Times' (13:05) confirm that a drone used in attacks on British airbases contained Russian components, with specific mention of an attack at RAF Akrotiri.
Iranian drone that struck British airbase contained Russian technology, Times reports
Kyivindependent
Mar 08