diff --git a/.gitlab-ci.yml b/.gitlab-ci.yml
index a2868a5..ac3e2f7 100644
--- a/.gitlab-ci.yml
+++ b/.gitlab-ci.yml
@@ -309,6 +309,7 @@ cleanup_feature:
   needs: []
   variables:
     NAMESPACE: orch-dev-namespace
+    GIT_STRATEGY: none  # No source needed, branch may be deleted
   before_script:
     - kubectl config use-context esv/bsf/bsf-integration/orchard/orchard-mvp:orchard
   script: