Mortar Bomb

Mortar Bomb event in Morphou, Kyra area, Cyprus on Thu 5th October 2023

5th October 2023

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An unexploded mortar was found and later detonated by a specialist team in a residential area in the village of Kyra, near Morphou, on Thursday. Seven houses in the village were evacuated as bomb disposal teams performed a controlled explosion. It is believed the mortar was taken from a local firing range and placed in the area in which it was found. Police are continuing their investigation into the incident.

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Morphou ( Kyra area )

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