The Royal Air Force (RAF) will carry out a scheduled test of its siren system at the British Base in Akrotiri on Wednesday 21 October. Residents in the area may hear the sirens, but the British Bases stress that the procedure is routine.
Details of the test
According to the British Bases announcement, the sirens may be heard both inside the base and in the wider Akrotiri area during the test.
Purpose of the test
The test is intended to ensure the full operational readiness and proper functioning of the system.
No action required from the public
The announcement states that this is a scheduled test and is not connected to any threat or incident. It adds that there is no cause for concern and that the public does not need to take any action.
