A BOMB reportedly went off inside the Russian consulate in France – sparking two loud explosions.
At least 30 firemen rushed to the scene of the blast while special forces secured the perimeter of the building in Marseille.
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The Russian Consulate in Marseille was in lockdown following the explosions inside.
A local source told La Marseillaise newspaper: “The Russian Consul General confirms” that “the explosions took place inside the consulate and that firefighters entered.”
The blasts were caused by two Molotov Cocktails that were thrown in over the walls of the property, a Marseille police source confirmed.
They said: “There were two loud explosions and material damage, but nobody was injured.
“The building remains in lockdown, and a criminal enquiry has been launched.”
A stolen car was also found near the scene of the explosion.
The Russian foreign ministry has claimed that the explosion has “all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack” – without providing any evidence.
Russia has now demanded a full French investigation into the explosions.
“We demand [from France] exhaustive and prompt measures to investigate, as well as steps to strengthen the security of Russian foreign missions,” the Russian foreign ministry said.
The blast came on the third anniversary of Russia’s ground invasion of Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron is in Washington for an emergency meeting about the war with President Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, Volodymyr Zelensky today hailed Ukrainians for their “bravery and sacrifice” throughout the three years of the bloody war.
The valiant leader shared a patriotic clip of courageous soldiers fighting the invading Russians and civilians pulling together to mark the sad occasion.
Set to stirring music, Zelensky shared footage of fearless Ukrainian troops fighting over three years and thanked them.
The clip also shows civilians protesting against Russia, doctors in surgery, and firefighters in bombed-out buildings.
Zelensky says: “Three years of resistance. Three years of gratitude.
“Three years of support. Three years of unity. Three years of assistance.
“Three years of full-scale war is a very long time, but the Ukrainian people have defended their right to independence and to a state of their own.”
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