US troops respond to ‘unauthorised drone activity’ at UK air base

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American troops stationed in the United Kingdom responded to “unauthorized drone activity” at Royal Air Force base Lakenheath on Friday, according to reports.

A spokesperson for the U.S. Air Force confirmed the incident and said it did not result in any harm to personnel, aircraft, or civilians, but did not shed further light on where the drones originated from nor their purpose.

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