haʊˈɛvɚ, ðə hɛlˈɛnɪk fˈoːɹs ɪn sˈaɪpɹəs ænd sˈɪpɹɪət nˈæʃənəl ɡˈɑːɹd spˈɛʃəl fˈoːɹsᵻz dᵻfˈɛndᵻd ɐɡˈɛnst ðɪ ɐtˈæk.
However, the Hellenic Force in Cyprus and Cypriot National Guard Special Forces defended against the attack.