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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

Pro-Palestine activists ‘damage military aircraft at RAF base’

  • Pro-Palestine activists say they breached RAF Brize Norton on 20 June and damaged two military aircraft.
  • Footage shared by Palestine Action shows two protesters spraying red paint into turbine engines with repurposed fire extinguishers and using crowbars for further damage.
  • The group said their reason for targeting the base was its role in flights to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, which they claim support operations in Gaza.
  • Palestine Action reported that the two activists "escaped undetected" after the incident. RAF Brize Norton has been contacted for comment.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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