The United Kingdom has convened emergency security talks in response to potential threats against its military bases in Southern Cyprus and Gibraltar, reportedly stemming from heightened tensions with Russia. The threat level at these bases has been assessed as “significant,” indicating that an attack is considered likely.
According to The Telegraph, senior defense officials have engaged in urgent discussions with regional authorities to address these risks. This follows Russian President Vladimir Putin’s warning that the UK could be targeted in retaliation for Ukraine’s use of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles.
A source familiar with the matter stated, “Southern Cyprus is much more vulnerable to attack. Russia could arm Hezbollah or another proxy group to launch an attack through Iran. One of our biggest concerns is the possibility that the Houthis could be armed to launch an attack due to their proximity to Cyprus.”
The current threat level to British military bases, categorized as “significant,” places it in the middle of the UK’s five-point threat scale. This scale ranges from “low” to “critical,” with a significant level indicating that an attack is highly likely in the near future.
Government sources confirmed that these security reviews are ongoing. However, they emphasized that such discussions are part of routine procedures to assess and enhance security measures.
