Blasts in Russian consulate in France as Ukraine battle enters 4th yr, Moscow calls it ‘terrorist assault’ – Firstpost
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Reviews point out that unidentified attackers threw two Molotov cocktails into the consulate. A stolen automobile was additionally found close to the location of the incident
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An explosion was heard close to the Russian consulate on Avenue Ambroise-Paré on Monday (February 24), marking a tense begin to the day that coincides with the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine battle.
The blast occurred contained in the consulate, in keeping with Sputnik, which cited Stanislav Oransky, the Russian Consul Normal in Marseille.
Reviews point out that unidentified attackers threw two Molotov cocktails into the consulate. Molotov cocktails are easy-to-make, hand-held incendiary weapons. They often include a bottle stuffed with flammable liquid with a paper or fabric for igniting the flame.
A stolen automobile was additionally found close to the location of the incident. Authorities have launched an investigation to find out the reason for the assault.
No info has been launched concerning casualties. The small print in regards to the extent of the harm have additionally not been shared but.
French media earlier reported {that a} blast was heard close to the consulate and firemen have been on the website.
Russia calls for motion
“The explosions on the territory of the Russian Consulate Normal in Marseille have all of the hallmarks of a terrorist assault,” TASS quoted International Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as saying.
She reportedly demanded “exhaustive and immediate measures to analyze, in addition to steps to strengthen the safety of Russian overseas missions” from France.
Third anniversary of begin of Russia-Ukraine battle
The incident in Marseille, a metropolis in southern France metropolis, befell on the
third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine battle.
Since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a land, sea, and air “particular navy operation” on Ukraine, hundreds of Ukrainian residents have died and greater than six million now reside as refugees overseas, marking the bloodiest battle in Europe since World Struggle Two.
Russia reportedly controls almost one-fifth of Ukraine together with Crimea– which it annexed in 2014, greater than 99 per cent of the Luhansk area, and about 75 per cent of the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson areas.
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