Ferry capsizes off Cyprus, 8 dead, 23 missing
A passenger ferry, Filo Jet, capsized and sank off the northern coast of Cyprus on August 30, resulting in at least eight deaths and 23 missing. The vessel, carrying 267 people, began taking on water shortly after departure and sank within minutes, with rescue operations complicated by deep waters and rough weather.
Consensus
- The ferry Filo Jet sank off the northern coast of Cyprus on August 29 or 30.
- The incident occurred shortly after the vessel departed from Girne (Kyrenia) port.
- The ferry was carrying approximately 267 people, including 259 passengers and 8 crew members.
- At least eight people died, and 23 were reported missing.
- Rescue operations were launched immediately, involving naval vessels, helicopters, and divers.
- The ship sank at a depth of 514 meters.
- The search and rescue operation was ongoing and conducted under difficult weather conditions.
- The ferry began taking on water in the bow area shortly after departure.
- The vessel was unable to return to port due to a breach on the port side.
- The incident occurred about 2.5 kilometers from the shore.
- The ship had sent a distress signal before sinking.
Points of divergence
- The ferry carried 279 passengers. — tg_rian_ru
- The ferry carried 279 passengers. — tg_mash
- The ferry had been in poor condition and was unfit for such crossings. — vm
- The crew did not conduct evacuation and were the first to leave the ship. — vm
- The ship was not properly equipped with life jackets, and there were not enough for all passengers. — vm
- The Russian embassy initially denied Russian casualties but later confirmed one Russian citizen among the dead. — m24
- The victims were all Turkish citizens, according to the Prime Minister of Northern Cyprus. — vm
- The President of Turkey stated that search and rescue operations were ongoing 24/7. — vm
- 160 people were rescued, and a field hospital was set up in Girne. — riamo
- Authorities were searching for 23 passengers. — tg_bbcrussian
- Seven people died. — tg_astrapress
- The ferry was delayed due to bad weather on August 29. — m24
Coverage (20 sources)
- Witness of the ferry crash near Cyprus says life jackets were not enough for all passengers — Москва 24
- Passenger ferry with 279 people began sinking off the coast of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, rescue operation started, reported... — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Near the shores of the self-proclaimed Northern Cyprus, a ferry with 259 passengers sank. Seven died Near the shores of Cyprus, a passenger ferry overturned... — ASTRA
- Sinking of a ferry off the coast of Northern Cyprus: why the ship sank, how many victims, are there Russians among them — Вечерняя Москва
- Near the shores of Northern Cyprus a ferry sank, on which more than 250 people were, reports local publication Kibris Postas... — Varlamov News
- Near the shores of Northern Cyprus, a passenger ferry sank. Authorities of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus are searching for 23 passengers... — BBC News Русская служба
- Vessel with 279 passengers on board sinks off the coast of Kyrenia in northern Cyprus. People in distress are being rescued by passing ships and emergency services. — Mash
- Passenger ferry with 279 people began sinking off the coast of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, rescue operation started, reported... — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Passenger ferry sank off the coast of Northern Cyprus — BBC News Русская служба
- Up to 160 people rescued from sunken ferry off Cyprus coast, but there are also casualties — РИАМО
- Ferry with 279 people sank off the coast of Northern Cyprus — РИАМО
- A ferry with 259 passengers sank off the coast of the self-proclaimed Northern Cyprus. Seven died — ASTRA
- A vessel capsized off the coast of Cyprus, 267 people on board — Радио Свобода
- Passenger ferry with 279 people began sinking off the coast of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, rescue operation started, reported... — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Passenger vessel sank off the coast of Northern Cyprus — Ведомости
- A ferry with nearly 300 passengers sank off the coast of Northern Cyprus — Фонтанка
- 160 passengers of capsized ferry rescued off the coast of Northern Cyprus — Вести
- Passenger vessel carrying 270 passengers sank off the coast of Northern Cyprus, reports TRT Hab... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- A vessel capsized off the coast of Northern Cyprus. More than 270 people were on board. — Meduza
- Passenger ferry capsized off the coast of Northern Cyprus — Интерфакс
Key entities
- Northern Cyprus
- Cyprus
- Girne
- Turkish Republic
- Kirenya
- Filo Shipping
- Tashuj
- Moscow
- Turkey
- REN TV
- Cyprus Post
- Reuters
- Erhan Arıkly
- Erhan Arıkkılı
- Unala Ustela