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A drone strike on the Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus on March 2 has intensified concerns regarding the British military presence on the island. Local officials are apprehensive about the potential negative effects on tourism and investment, prompting calls for a reevaluation of the bases' role.

The bases are increasingly opposed by Cypriots, who see them as colonial remnants. The Dhekelia base serves as a buffer zone, complicating any potential withdrawal. The UK is likely to maintain control due to regional tensions and domestic political considerations, despite growing opposition from the Cypriot populace.