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Italy Sends 160 Navy Personnel to Cyprus to Bolster Defense

Published March 6, 2026, 17:09
Italy Sends 160 Navy Personnel to Cyprus to Bolster Defense

Italy is sending 160 navy personnel to Cyprus to strengthen the island's defense, following the recent attack by an Iranian drone. The operation is being carried out in coordination with Italy, Spain, France, and the Netherlands. The exact number of personnel may vary depending on the type of vessel deployed, either a frigate or a destroyer.