This is the first case of direct impact in the territory under the control of the NATO State and the EU as part of the current escalation of the conflict in the mediate East. Cyprus president Nikos Christodulides confirmed in a Monday message that the base was hit by Shahid, which caused only insignificant damage. The head of state stressed firmly that Cyprus has no intention of engaging in the mediate East conflict: "I want to make it clear that our country is not participating and is not going to participate in any military action. All competent services of the Republic shall stay in full operational readiness and highest vigilance.’.
