Cyprus Times

Alert in Cyprus: F-16s Scrambled Following Suspicious Objects Detection

Published March 4, 2026, 09:07
Alert in Cyprus: F-16s Scrambled Following Suspicious Objects Detection

Cyprus was placed on alert following the detection of suspicious objects in the airspace near Lebanon, resulting in the scramble of two F-16s from Andreas Papandreou Air Base in Paphos. Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed that all necessary measures were taken to investigate and address the incident. According to reports, the suspicious objects were intercepted off the coast of Limassol, before entering Cypriot airspace, and are believed to be drones.