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France arrests two over explosion at Russian consulate

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 25 February 2025
French authorities arrested two people after improvised explosive devices were thrown into the Russian consulate's garden in Marseille on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Two of the three plastic bottles exploded, but no injuries were reported. Moscow labeled it a "terrorist attack," while Paris condemned the act. Local reports suggest the suspects were identified during a pro-Ukraine protest. No explosions were heard by nearby residents.
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News video: BREAKING: Russian Consulate Firebombed in France | Molotov Blast Ignites Chaos - CCTV Footage

BREAKING: Russian Consulate Firebombed in France | Molotov Blast Ignites Chaos - CCTV Footage 03:03

Chaos erupts in Marseille as the Russian Consulate catches fire after a reported Molotov cocktail attack. The explosion coincides with the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and French President Macron's visit to the U.S. for urgent talks on the war. Emergency workers, special police...

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