Explosion in Paphos: Military grenade explodes in courtyard of elderly couple's home

An explosion occurred in the evening at the home of an elderly couple, aged 74 and 75, in Paphos. The incident happened around 22:30 and caused property damage, though no injuries were reported.

Paphos police officers promptly arrived at the scene. Initial inspection showed that the explosion took place in the courtyard of the residence and resulted in damage to window structures.

During a further examination of the area conducted the following day, investigators established the preliminary cause of the incident — the explosion of a defensive military grenade.

Physical evidence was seized from the scene and sent for laboratory analysis to determine the full circumstances of the incident and the possible origin of the munition.

The Paphos Police Investigation Department is continuing its investigation. Law enforcement authorities are examining how a military explosive object ended up on private property, and are considering all possible versions of events.

The incident has caused concern among local residents, as it involves a potentially dangerous munition in a residential area. Authorities continue to work on clarifying all details of the occurrence.