At a time when the likelihood of the state of war in the Middle East spreading to the region is evident, the visits of foreign military forces and the increase in military presence due to the situation in Gaza are leading to outrage in South Cyprus.

Allegations that the amphibious assault ships of the UK have docked off the coast of South Cyprus are once again on the agenda.

According to the news published in the press in the Greek Cypriot Administration of South Cyprus, there are claims that amphibious assault ships of the British Royal Navy have docked off the coast of South Cyprus and more than 1000 commandos are being kept ready in Acrotiri, the sovereign base of the UK.

While the plural expression was used for the British amphibious assault ships reaching the coast of South Cyprus, no information was given about their number.

On the other hand, the US warship anchored in Limassol within the scope of “port visits” was protested by opposition parties and some activists.