WEB DESK: An attack using explosive materials was carried out at the Russian Consulate in the southern French city of Marseille.
According to the police, on Monday, three bottles filled with explosive material were thrown into the consulate’s compound, two of which exploded.
The police stated that the bottles landed in the consulate’s garden, and experts are analyzing their contents. After the incident, consulate staff were instructed to stay inside the building for a while, while the bomb disposal squad conducted an inspection of the area.
There have been no reports of casualties in the attack on the Russian consulate. Russia has labeled the attack as terrorism and demanded clarification from France regarding security measures. According to Russia’s state news agency TASS, Russian authorities have also called for a thorough investigation by France.
This incident occurred on the same day that the Russian invasion of Ukraine marks its third anniversary. A spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the explosion at the Russian consulate in Marseille shows all the signs of terrorism.
French authorities have launched an investigation, but no details about the motives behind the attack or the suspects have been revealed so far. The French government has also condemned the attack.
