An investigation into the circumstances of the accident during the exercise, which resulted in the critical injury of the SYOP commando, was ordered by the Chief of the National Guard, Lieutenant General Demokritos Zervakis.
As the Spokesman of the Ministry of Defence Christos Pieris told CNA, the investigation will be conducted by the Deputy Commander of the Operational Headquarters, Brigadier General Solomou Solomos, a former Commander of Commandos, with extensive experience in the training of commandos.
The accident occurred yesterday in the sea area of Lara during a planned exercise whose scenario included a helicopter jump.
- "Struggling" SYOP injured in the line of duty-Called for an investigation by the Ministry of Interior. "From normal height he fell into the sea"
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However, answering questions, Mr. Pieris said that based on the evidence so far, the speed and altitude of the helicopter were as predicted, adding that the 27-year-old SYOP was relatively experienced having participated in previous similar exercises.
The unfortunate contract soldier has been hospitalised since yesterday at the Intensive Care Unit of Nicosia General Hospital under sedation, with his health condition remaining extremely critical, he said.
Source: KYPE
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