Cyprus offers search and rescue assistance after vessel sinks off Kyrenia
Cyprus said protecting human life remained its priority after a vessel sank off Kyrenia, leaving seven dead and 23 people unaccounted for.
Kyrenia, Cyprus. The Republic of Cyprus said it was ready to provide immediate assistance to search and rescue efforts after a vessel sank off the coast of Kyrenia.
Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the protection of human life remained the top priority following the incident. The death toll had risen to seven, while 23 people were unaccounted for.
Government response
In a post, Letymbiotis said Cyprus was following developments “with deep sadness and concern”.
“Our thoughts are with those who lost their lives, the injured, all those experiencing this tragedy and their families during these extremely difficult hours,” he said.
He added that the Republic of Cyprus had, from the first moment, declared its full readiness to provide immediate assistance by making all necessary resources available for search and rescue operations.
“In such a moment, the protection of human life is above all,” he said.
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