"As part of prudent planning, we have taken the decision to bring RFA Lyme Bay to heightened readiness as a precaution, should she be needed to assist in maritime tasks in the Eastern Mediterranean."
"The deployment comes at a critical time, as over 700,000 individuals have fled Beirut, Lebanon, due to escalating violence and Israeli bombings. The situation has rapidly deteriorated, prompting the urgent need for evacuation assistance for British nationals in the area."
"According to BBC reports, more than 170,000 people across the Middle East have registered with the UK government for assistance. So far, 37,000 of these individuals have been successfully evacuated via organised charter flights."
The Ministry of Defence announced the deployment of RFA Lyme Bay to the Eastern Mediterranean to support humanitarian missions and disaster relief operations. The deployment responds to a critical situation where over 700,000 people have fled Beirut due to escalating violence and Israeli bombings. More than 170,000 people across the Middle East have registered with the UK government for assistance, with 37,000 successfully evacuated via charter flights. HMS Dragon will also be deployed to defend RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus and provide military support. The government clarified that HMS Prince of Wales will not be deployed to the region. Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed HMS Dragon would sail from Portsmouth within days.
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