Explosion at Cyprus naval base, 10 feared dead

A Cyprus Defense Ministry spokeswoman says around 10 people are feared dead following a massive explosion at a naval base.

Aliki Stylianou could not immediately confirm the cause of the explosion which occurred at the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base on the Mediterranean island’s southern coast on Monday at around 6-00am (0300GMT).

State television

CyBC is reporting that the explosion also caused numerous injuries and extensive damage to homes in villages near the naval base.

Police spokesman Michalis Katsounotos said that a fire at a nearby power station has been contained.