Building of Russian science and culture centre set on fire in Cyprus
April 26, 2023, 12:11
In Cyprus’ capital Nicosia, the building of the Russian science and culture centre has been set on fire, Russia’s state news agency TASS reports, citing the centre’s employee Alina Radchenko.
According to eyewitnesses, Molotov cocktails were thrown at the building.
“Two big bangs were heard, a wall and roof are on fire. People have been evacuated. The police have cordoned off the building, fire crews are on site,” Radchenko said.
UPDATE 3:40 pm
No one was hurt in the fire, everyone who was in the building got evacuated. The cause of the fire is being established, a representative of Nicosia's fire service told TASS.
