Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas has received the findings of the National Guard's disciplinary investigation into the fire that broke out at the Kalo Chorio firing range on 27 July 2026.
Palmas said the report was handed to him today by the Chief of the National Guard, Lieutenant General Emmanouil Theodorou, and concerns establishing the circumstances and causes that led to the fire.
Minister withholds comment pending criminal probe
The minister said that, at this stage, he would limit himself to a thorough review of the findings and would not make further comments, given that the Cyprus Police's criminal investigation into the case remains ongoing. He noted that respect for the process and the need to safeguard the integrity of the criminal investigation meant he could not comment publicly on matters that form part of the inquiry.
Palmas said that once the criminal investigation is complete and all the evidence has been assessed, any responsibility found to exist will be attributed in accordance with the law. According to the minister, the findings of the police's criminal investigation are expected to be handed to the Law Office of the Republic within the coming week.
