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Explosive Devices Target Russian Consulate in Marseille
Explosive Devices Target Russian Consulate in Marseille
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Earlier, on February 19, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) warned that Ukrainian authorities were considering the possibility of carrying out... 24.02.2025, Sputnik Africa
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An explosion occurred at the Russian consulate in Marseille this Monday morning, February 24, with sources indicating that two explosive devices were thrown at the building's facade, according to a source quoted by French media. There were three homemade devices, according to another report.One or two explosions sounded inside the diplomatic mission, according to the media. The last explosive device is being analyzed following a mine clearance operation.The employees of the Russian Consulate General in Marseille were not injured, and no material damage was caused, confirmed the Russian Embassy in France.The version that Molotov cocktails were thrown at the facility "does not seem to be the right one at this stage," the Bouches-du-Rhône police prefecture finally told media.Around thirty firefighters and the police were dispatched to the scene. The area has been cordoned off, the media reported.The Russian embassy in Paris said it was in contact with law enforcement to identify the people who attacked the consulate.Russian diplomats had asked the French authorities in advance to strengthen security measures near Russian institutions abroad. However, the attack on the Russian consulate general in Marseille was not prevented, according to a statement by the embassy.
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Explosive Devices Target Russian Consulate in Marseille
14:42 24.02.2025 (Updated: 17:52 24.02.2025) Earlier, on February 19, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) warned that Ukrainian authorities were considering the possibility of carrying out terrorist attacks against Russian diplomatic missions in Europe, including in Germany, the Baltic States, and Scandinavia.
An explosion occurred at the
Russian consulate in Marseille this Monday morning, February 24, with sources indicating that two explosive devices were thrown at the building's facade, according to a source quoted by French media. There were three homemade devices, according to another report.
One or two explosions sounded inside the diplomatic mission, according to the media. The last explosive device is being analyzed following a mine clearance operation.
The employees of the Russian Consulate General in Marseille were not injured, and no material damage was caused, confirmed the Russian Embassy in
France.
The version that Molotov cocktails were thrown at the facility "does not seem to be the right one at this stage," the Bouches-du-Rhône police prefecture finally told media.
Around thirty firefighters and the police were dispatched to the scene. The area has been cordoned off, the media reported.
The
Russian embassy in Paris said it was in contact with law enforcement to identify the people who attacked the consulate.
Russian diplomats had asked the French authorities in advance to strengthen security measures near Russian institutions abroad. However, the attack on the Russian consulate general in Marseille was not prevented, according to a statement by the embassy.
