A shipwreck that occurred in Cyprus resulted in the death of at least eight people, while approximately 20 people remain missing, including two children. The incident mobilized local authorities for search and rescue operations.
The captain of the vessel and the crew were formally detained for interrogation by Cypriot authorities. The detentions occur while investigations into the circumstances of the shipwreck continue.
Search operations for the missing continue in progress, with authorities attempting to locate the victims who have not yet been found. Kyrenia port became the meeting point for families awaiting news about their loved ones.
