The number of victims of the ferry accident off the coast of Northern Cyprus has reached 21
Among the missing is Russian citizen Yulia Ozdzhan.
Quick Look
- The number of victims of a ferry accident off the coast of the TRNC has reached 21 people.
- Seven remain missing, including Russian woman Yulia Ozcan.
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Why It Matters
A ferry with 259 passengers and eight crew members capsized on August 30, 2.5 km from the city of Girne.
Brief retelling from RIA II
The number of victims of the ferry disaster off the coast of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has reached 21.
Seven more people are still missing, including Russian citizen Yulia Ozdzhan.
ISTANBUL, October 5 - RIA Novosti. The number of victims of the ferry disaster off the coast of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), recognized only by Turkey, reached 21 on Monday, the TRNC Prime Minister's Office said.
On August 30, a ferry with 259 passengers and eight crew members capsized into the sea 2.5 kilometers from the shore of the city of Girne. On Saturday and Sunday, the office reported the discovery of the bodies of two people killed in the emergency.
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“As a result of a continuous search operation, the body of another ferry crash victim was discovered. A procedure has been initiated to determine the identity of the deceased,” the office said in a press release.
Thus, seven more people are missing, including Russian citizen Yulia Ozdzhan.
Open Questions
- What were the reasons for the ferry sinking?
- When will the remaining missing people be found?
