In brief
US personnel at the airbase in Britain were ordered to shelter following suspected unauthorised drone activity. A US Air Force spokesperson said no personnel were hurt and no aircraft or infrastructure were damaged.
US personnel at RAF Lakenheath in Britain were ordered to take shelter following suspected unauthorised drone activity over the airbase, UNIAN reported, citing Sky News. The base is one of the main sites hosting US troops in Britain.
A US Air Force spokesperson said security forces responded to the suspected activity and that no personnel were hurt and no aircraft or infrastructure were damaged. A message to personnel instructed them to find the nearest designated shelter.
A Ministry of Defence representative said the situation had been resolved and that the ministry was working with US security forces to establish the circumstances. Local MP Nick Timothy said he had contacted the authorities and that there was no threat to the public.
The UNIAN report did not specify the origin or operators of any suspected drones.
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