The objects visible in the Cyprus night sky on Tuesday most likely were missile interceptions, Greek retired Lieutenant General Savvas Kolokouris told CyBC.
Speaking to the state channel on Wednesday morning, Kolokouris was asked to address the objects the sightings that sparked concern among locals, as Iran launched a missile attack against Israel.
Cyprus Police told philenews it received multiple calls from concerned citizens seeking information about safety risks.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has confirmed that the United States intercepted approximately a dozen Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at Israel on Tuesday.
U.S. President Joe Biden stated he had directed active support for Israel’s defence.
According to the Israeli military, around 180 missiles were launched at Israel, with most intercepted. Two U.S. Navy destroyers fired interceptors at the incoming missiles, all believed to have originated from Iran, said Pentagon spokesman Maj Gen Patrick Ryder.
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