Cyprus and Israel are holding joint military exercises which begin on Sunday and will last until December 7, within the framework of the annual programme of the two countries` military cooperation.

According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Defence, the exercises are taking place within the Nicosia FIR. They will also cover a large part of the Republic of Cyprus land area.

Ground and airborne units and personnel of the Cypriot and Israeli armed forces are participating in the exercises, with the code-names “IASON”, “NIKOKLIS-DAVID” and “ONISILOS-GEDEON”.