December 14, 2025

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Vorizya: the wounded say – “we were attacked by two more with Kalashnikov assault rifles”


Two wounded participants in the tragic events in Vorisier (district Heraklion, Crete) denied their guilt, saying that they themselves were victims armed attack. Both men, 25 and 30 years old, representatives of the family Fragiadakitestified in the hospital PAGNIwhere they are being treated.

New testimony in the case of the massacre in Vorisiers

According to defense lawyers, Pantelis Furfoulakis And Lefteris Cartsontheir clients denied all charges and emphasized that they did not participate in the attack. They reported that they “opened fire from Kalashnikov assault rifles” at least two peoplelocated higher up the slope.

Version of the accused

The wounded stated that the deceased 39 year old man was driving his SUV at great speed and shot through the window“waving something that looked like a gun.” According to them, everything happened instantly, and they only tried to escape the bullets.

The lawyers noted that the investigation is still at an early stage, so the defendants refused to provide detailed explanations until the analysis of ballistic data and interrogations of witnesses was completed.

Court decision and development of the case

After interrogation, the 25-year-old and 30-year-old men were temporarily detained by decision of the investigator and prosecutor. Meanwhile, they are due to testify on Monday three brothers one of the accused who voluntarily surrendered police on Tuesday.

Among them – 27 year old home ownerwhere previously a bomb explodedhis 29 year old brother And youngest, 19 years oldserving in the army. All three are considered key figures in the investigation.

The investigation continues

According to police, experts are conducting ballistic examination weapons found in order to establish from what positions the shooting took place. Investigators do not exclude the possibility of third familyinvolved in the escalation of the conflict that began after homemade device explosion in one of the village houses.

The situation in the region remains tense: in Vorisier Increased police forces remain on duty to prevent possible retaliation.



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