American aircraft spotted in Cyprus after departing from Israel: authorities remain silent
An American government aircraft arriving from Israel was recorded landing in Cyprus. The landing took place at Larnaca Airport in the evening hours and was accompanied by heightened security measures. The aircraft remained on the ground for a short time before leaving the island.
There have been no official comments from the Cypriot authorities regarding the purpose of the visit or the nature of the flight. According to sources in aviation services, the flight had been coordinated in advance through diplomatic channels and was reportedly of a logistical or humanitarian nature.
Such visits by American aircraft to Cyprus occur regularly — the island serves as a strategic hub for transit, humanitarian operations, and international missions. The Cypriot authorities have previously emphasized that the country does not participate in military operations and provides its territory only for civilian and humanitarian purposes.
Experts note that Cyprus’s geographical location makes it a key point for international aviation logistics in the Eastern Mediterranean. The increased activity of American aviation in the region comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.
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