Cyprus says drone that hit British air base took off from Lebanese capital

Cyprus said the Shahed drone that struck a British airbase on the island nation’s southern coastline was launched from Beirut, The Associated Press reported citing an official.

A Cypriot official confirmed to AP Thursday the drone that damaged a hangar at RAF Akrotiri just after midnight Monday had taken off from the Lebanese capital.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he isn’t permitted to speak publicly about the attack, according to AP.

Two more drones detected midday Monday were intercepted by British warplanes that took off from RAF Akrotiri.

There have been several false alarms regarding drone sightings since those initial strikes.