US EditionAn incendiary device explodes outside the Russian Consulate in the French city of Marseille
- An incendiary device exploded outside the Russian Consulate in Marseille on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to authorities.
- A second device, which did not explode, fell to the sidewalk.
- Maria Zakharova, a Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, stated the incident has 'all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack.'
- The Kremlin is pressing France for security measures in response to what it described as an act of terrorism.
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Two researchers from the Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS) were tried in an immediate appearance before the Marseille Correctional Court on Thursday, February 27. Georges S. and Vasile H. are suspected of throwing explosive devices in the gardens of the Russian Consulate in Marseille on February 24. They must answer for "an attempt to damage or damage the property of others by a dangerous means" and "unauthorized manufacture of…
Russian Consulate attackers arrested
The Russian Consulate in Marseille was attacked with explosive devices on Monday, February 24, two French researchers have admitted to carrying out the attack. The French nationals were employed by the National Centre for Scientific Research or CNRS. They were arrested on February 25. They admitted to throwing the three projectiles at the consulate buildings, only two of the devices exploded and… Source
When questioned, two CNRS researchers acknowledged that they had thrown explosive devices into the premises of the Russian consulate in Marseille and motivated their action in the context of the war in Ukraine. They will be presented in immediate appearance this Thursday
The consulate had been targeted on Monday morning and was hit by jets of bottles followed by "detonations", which had not caused any damage or injury.
Secretary General António Guterres lamented the fact and his spokesman said that "the attacks on diplomatic missions and their personnel are unacceptable and have no justification." UN Secretary General António Guterres rejected this Friday the attack on the Russian Consulate General of the French city of Marseille. READ ALSO: UN adopts anti-Russian resolution that omits terrorist attacks from Ukraine According to statements by Guterres spokesma…
Explosive projectiles thrown at Russian Consulate in France
Three projectiles were thrown over the perimeter wall of Russia's consulate in the southern French port city of Marseille on Monday, two of which exploded, Marseille police said. The incendiary devices were thrown into the gardens of the consulate in France's second-largest city by population. Investigators were analyzing the contents…
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