Military exercises near Larnaca. Access to the Kiti training ground is prohibited.

Military exercises near Larnaca will take place from Tuesday, November 10, to Thursday, November 12, 2026. The National Guard announced firing from cannons and multiple rocket launchers in the maritime area of the Kiti training ground.

During these days, access to the training ground will be prohibited for safety reasons. This warning applies to the designated training area and does not constitute a closure of the entire Larnaca coastline.

Military exercises near Larnaca - three days of shooting

A statement from the National Guard General Staff published on November 6 confirms that the firings are part of the training activities. They will include artillery and multiple rocket launchers.

People planning to stay in the training area should take this ban into account when planning their activities. This also applies to planning a trip to the sea near the shooting area.

The earlier schedule also includes November 13th

It is worth noting the difference between the latest announcement and the previously published monthly schedule. The November 6 announcement concerns firings from guns and rocket launchers on November 10–12.

The October action plan for the Kiti training ground also mentions Friday, November 13, with artillery and a drone flight between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Therefore, it should not be assumed that the entire area will be available after Thursday's shooting ends.

The previous schedule indicates a travel ban through designated zones, which also include a 20-kilometer stretch of water. The exact extent should be determined by the officially defined boundaries; this ban does not apply to the entire maritime strip along Larnaca.

Check restrictions before going to sea

The latest, short announcement does not provide detailed firing times for the rocket launchers. These times should not be added based on assumptions, nor should the previously scheduled times be considered a guarantee of range availability beyond those times.

Before sailing into this area, please check current warnings and follow the instructions of the authorities. This exercise is a training activity involving the use of weapons, not an event available for viewing from the training ground.

Respecting the training area's boundaries remains paramount. The announcement of the November 10-12 shooting should be read in conjunction with other National Guard warnings regarding November operations in Kiti.