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Car fire in three vehicles in Geroskipou

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Car fire in three vehicles in Geroskipou

A fire occurred in the Geroskipou industrial area in the early hours of Tuesday, resulting in two vehicles being completely destroyed and a third suffering extensive damage. The incident was reported to the police at around 1:45 am, and the fire service extinguished the fire. The two destroyed vehicles belonged to a 49-year-old permanent resident of Cyprus who owns a car repair shop at the site, whereas the third vehicle was associated with an adjacent garage. The area has been cordoned off for investigation into the cause of the fire.

The rescue of a soldier who fell down a cliff

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The rescue of a soldier who fell down a cliff

A soldier fell down a cliff of about 100 meters in Nicosia district and was transferred to Nicosia General Hospital with injuries in various parts of his body. The Evrychou rural fire station and the Lakatamia station responded to the incident, which occurred near the Lefka roadblock. The soldier was caught by rocks to stop his fall.

Ukraine downs 17 out of 22 Russia-launched drones, air force says

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Ukraine downs 17 out of 22 Russia-launched drones, air force says

Ukrainian air defense systems shot down 17 out of 22 Russian drones over nine Ukrainian regions, causing a fire in a residential building in Kryvyi Rih but no casualties were reported. In Kirovohrad region, the attack damaged private industrial facilities and residential buildings without causing injuries. Russia also launched seven missiles at Ukraine, with a missile strike in Kharkiv region injuring one person and damaging a fire station.

Putin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious competition

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Putin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious competition

– President Vladimir Putin won Russia’s election with 87.8% of the vote according to an exit poll by the Public Opinion Foundation (FOM).
– Putin’s victory marks a record post-Soviet landslide and extends his power, potentially making him Russia’s longest-serving leader in over 200 years if he completes another six-year term.
– The United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and other nations have criticized the election as neither free nor fair, citing the imprisonment of political opponents and censorship.
– Communist candidate Nikolai Kharitonov finished second with just under 4% of the vote.
– Putin plans to prioritize Russia’s military operation in Ukraine and strengthen the Russian military.
– Thousands of opponents, inspired by the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, protested against Putin at polling stations inside Russia and abroad.
– Putin regards Russia’s election as democratic and claims the protests had no effect on the election’s outcome.
– Nationwide turnout was reported at 74.22% at the close of polls.
– At least 74 people were arrested on Sunday across Russia for protesting, according to OVD-Info.
– Western countries view Putin as an autocrat, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy deemed the vote illegitimate and accused Putin of wanting to rule indefinitely.
– Putin views the conflict with Ukraine as part of a historical struggle with the West, which he believes has encroached on Russia’s sphere of influence post-Cold War.

Bus fire breaks out on Paphos-Limassol highway

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Bus fire breaks out on Paphos-Limassol highway

A fire occurred on a bus traveling from Paphos to Limassol on the highway near Paramali around 1pm. The fire, which started in the engine area, was quickly extinguished by the bus’s automatic firefighting system. All passengers were safely evacuated and continued their journey on another bus. Fire engines from Limassol and the British Bases responded to the incident. This event follows previous incidents that led to buses being temporarily withdrawn from service until they were equipped with automatic fire extinguishing systems.

Gas leak leaves one in hospital

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Gas leak leaves one in hospital

An explosion caused by a gas leak in Larnaca resulted in one person being taken to the hospital with light burns. The incident occurred around 10:50 after gas leaked from a heater in a home in the Ayios Anayiros area, leading to shattered windows and two sofas catching fire. The injured individual received treatment for light burns to the face at Larnaca general hospital.

Ukraine drones attack refinery, target Moscow, disrupt power, Russia says

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Ukraine drones attack refinery, target Moscow, disrupt power, Russia says

Ukraine launched 35 drones against Russia, causing a brief fire at an oil refinery, targeting Moscow, and disrupting electricity in border areas. The attacks occurred on the final day of Russia’s presidential vote. Russia accused Ukraine of election sabotage. President Putin vowed to punish Ukraine for the attacks. Ukraine’s President Zelenskiy thanked his military for new “long-range capabilities” without directly mentioning the attacks. The Russian defense ministry reported that 17 drones were destroyed over Krasnodar, four over Moscow, and others over six regions. One drone caused a fire at the Slavyansk refinery in Krasnodar, which was extinguished without casualties, although one person reportedly died of a heart attack. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin and Governor Mikhail Yevrayev of Yaroslavl reported no casualties or damage from drones shot down near Moscow and Yaroslavl, respectively. In Belgorod, drones damaged electricity and gas lines, and Russian forces shot down 12 rockets from Ukraine. Russian air attacks damaged agricultural enterprises and industrial buildings in Odesa, Ukraine.

Russian official says ‘scumbags’ who vandalise ballot boxes face jail terms

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Russian official says ‘scumbags’ who vandalise ballot boxes face jail terms

Russia’s election chief announced that individuals who vandalize ballot boxes during the three-day presidential election will face up to five years in jail. This statement came after multiple incidents of such vandalism were reported across Russia on the first day of the election, which is expected to extend Vladimir Putin’s presidency by six more years. Ella Pamfilova, the electoral commission chair, highlighted these attacks would not affect the election outcome. A criminal case was opened against a woman who attempted to spoil ballots with green dye. Incidents of voting disruption occurred in Moscow, Karachayevo-Cherkessia, and Crimea. Pamfilova referenced Article 141 of the Criminal Code, which deals with obstructing electoral rights or commission work, stating such actions are punishable by up to five years in prison. She mentioned that some perpetrators claimed they were paid by Ukraine to cause disturbances. All individuals caught tampering with ballots have been detained and will face prosecution. In Moscow, investigators opened criminal cases, including against a woman shown on CCTV pouring green liquid into a ballot box. In St. Petersburg, a 21-year-old woman was arrested for throwing a Molotov cocktail at a polling station. Attempts to set fire to voting booths were also reported in Moscow and Tyumen region in Siberia.

Ukraine attacks Russian city and refinery on second day of presidential election

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Ukraine attacks Russian city and refinery on second day of presidential election

– A Ukrainian missile attack killed two people in western Russia.
– A separate drone strike set an oil refinery ablaze in Russia.
– The incidents occurred during the second day of a presidential election in Russia.
– President Vladimir Putin accused Kyiv of trying to disrupt the election.
– The governor of the Belgorod region reported the deaths of a man and a woman due to the missile attack.
– The Syzran refinery in the Samara region was reported to be on fire due to a drone strike.
– Russia’s Defence Ministry reported repelling attempts by Ukrainian forces to cross into the Belgorod region.
– Schools in much of the Belgorod region and shopping centers in Belgorod city were closed due to the situation.
– Russia conducted a missile attack on Odesa, Ukraine, killing at least 20 people and wounding more than 70.
– President Putin is expected to win the presidential election, extending his time in office.
– Alexei Navalny, a prominent opposition politician, died in an Arctic penal colony, with his death certificate stating natural causes as the cause of death.
– The election turnout was over 40% by the afternoon of the second day, with high turnout in the Belgorod region and Russian-controlled regions of Ukraine.
– United Russia reported a denial of service cyberattack on its services.
– A senior telecoms official attributed the cyberattacks against Russia to Ukraine and Western countries.
– Protests and reported cyber attacks occurred during the voting process.

Paphos man arrested for setting car on fire

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Paphos man arrested for setting car on fire

A 29-year-old man from the Paphos district was arrested for setting a car on fire in the village of Lemba, which resulted in the vehicle being completely destroyed. The incident occurred around 6pm on Friday, and the man allegedly admitted to the act, which police believe was done maliciously. The investigation is ongoing.