The Greek frigates Kimon and Psara continue to patrol Cyprus’s maritime area after refuelling at the port of Limassol.
The Hellenic Navy on Friday posted a video on the social media platform X showing Kimon departing Limassol harbour following refuelling before resuming patrol duties.
Speaking to CNA on Saturday, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the Greek frigates continue to strengthen the defence of the Republic of Cyprus and are patrolling the island’s maritime area as part of preventive measures taken by the Republic in cooperation with the Greek Government.
The Greek frigates Kimon and Psara arrived in Cyprus last Wednesday. They are being refuelled at the port of Limassol before conducting patrols off the coast of Cyprus.
In the early hours of 2 March, a Shahed-type drone struck military facilities at the British Bases in Akrotiri, at the southern tip of Cyprus, causing minor damage amid escalating regional tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
The Iranian-made unmanned aerial vehicle, believed to be linked to Hezbollah operating in Lebanon, prompted heightened security measures. Several countries, including Greece and France, said they were deploying warships, aircraft and other air-defence assets to help shield Cyprus. The United Kingdom also announced the dispatch of a warship.
Nicosia has reiterated that the Republic of Cyprus has no involvement in the wider Middle East conflict.