US personnel at the RAF Lakenheath air base, one of the main US military bases in the United Kingdom, have been ordered to take refuge in safe environments following suspicions about the presence of unauthorized drones.
According to Sky News, the American Air Force confirmed that security teams reacted to suspicious activity on the base, but there were no injuries or material damage.
This evening, U.S. Air Force security personnel reacted to the alleged activity of unauthorized fears over RAF Lakenheath. No person, aircraft or infrastructure facility was affected, a spokesman for the American Air Force said.
He added that American authorities are co-operating closely with British institutions to ensure the security of military personnel, civilians and their families.
The event comes just days after the US Army displaced more than 12 combat aircraft from RAF Mildenhalt base, also in Suffolk, following reports of security threats linked to Iran.
At least two of these planes were transferred to RAF Lakeheath.
Last month, the US also moved its bombers from the RAF Fairford base, following other threats reported as related to Iran, turning aircraft into American territory.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the latest incident with fears at RAF Lakenheath has anything to do with previous threats. /Telegraphy/