Russian consulate in Marseille, France, attacked with Molotov cocktails
1 month ago

Russian consulate in Marseille, France, attacked with Molotov cocktails

Op India  

Russian consulate on Avenue Ambroise-Paré in Marseille came under attack on Monday, February 24. A report by Belarusian media house NEXTA confirmed that unknown persons threw two Molotov cocktails into the garden within the premises of the consulate. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the reason behind the attack on the Russian Consulate.Following the explosion within the Consulate Grounds, the area has been cordoned off by local police, with nearly 30 firefighters and law enforcement working at the scene. “The explosions on the territory of the Russian Consulate General in Marseille have all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack,” Russian state news agency TASS quoted Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as saying.

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‘Two major individuals’ arrested for blasts at Russian consulate in France
1 month ago

‘Two major individuals’ arrested for blasts at Russian consulate in France

Firstpost  

A day after two incendiary devices were thrown at a Russian consulate in France, authorities have arrested two persons French police secure a street as members of special forces carried out counter-terrorism swoop at different locations in Argenteuil, a suburb in northern Paris, France, July 21, 2016. A day after an explosive device was set off outside a Russian consulate …

Blasts in Russian consulate in France as Ukraine war enters 4th year, Moscow calls it 'terrorist attack'
1 month ago

Blasts in Russian consulate in France as Ukraine war enters 4th year, Moscow calls it 'terrorist attack'

Firstpost  

Reports indicate that unidentified attackers threw two Molotov cocktails into the consulate. A stolen car was also discovered near the site of the incident Pictured here are the Presidents of Ukraine, France, and Russia, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Emmanuel Macron, and Vladimir Putin, respectively. Agencies/Firstpost An explosion was heard near the Russian consulate on Avenue Ambroise-Paré on Monday, marking a tense start …

Explosion confirmed inside Russian consulate in French city Marseille
1 month ago

Explosion confirmed inside Russian consulate in French city Marseille

ABC  

An explosion has been reported in the Russian consulate in the French city of Marseille, according to the Russian consul general for the region. Stanislav Oransky, the Russian Consul General in Marseille confirmed the explosion to La Marseillaise newspaper. Plastic bottles were thrown at the wall of the Russian consulate and one exploded, an anonymous security source said at the …

U.S. Officials Probing Molotov Cocktail Attack At Cuban Embassy In Washington
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S. Officials Probing Molotov Cocktail Attack At Cuban Embassy In Washington

Huff Post  

The Cuban Embassy is seen in Washington, on Sept. 25, 2023. U.S. law enforcement officials have launched an investigation after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at the Cuban Embassy in Washington. Jose Luis Magana via Associated Press WASHINGTON — At least one Molotov cocktail was thrown at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, but there was no significant damage and no …

US officials investigating after Molotov cocktail thrown at Cuban Embassy in Washington
1 year, 6 months ago

US officials investigating after Molotov cocktail thrown at Cuban Embassy in Washington

CNN  

CNN — An investigation is underway after at least one Molotov cocktail was thrown at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, DC, Sunday night, though US officials say no one was hurt in the incident nor was significant damage done to the diplomatic outpost. There was no fire or significant damage to the building.” Cuban Embassy in US attacked, according to …

Russia says Molotov cocktail thrown at its Ukraine consulate
3 years, 3 months ago

Russia says Molotov cocktail thrown at its Ukraine consulate

Al Jazeera  

Russia summons Ukrainian official and demands an apology over the ‘act of terrorism’ against its consulate in Lviv city. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia says a Molotov cocktail was thrown at its consulate in Ukraine’s Lviv and that it has formally protested over the attack, calling it “an act of terrorism”. The Russian ministry also said in a …

Cuban embassy in Paris targeted with petrol bombs
3 years, 8 months ago

Cuban embassy in Paris targeted with petrol bombs

Al Jazeera  

Foreign minister blames US government for ‘continuous campaigns against our country that encourage these behaviours’. The Cuban foreign ministry’s International Press Centre said three Molotov cocktails were thrown, with two hitting the embassy and sparking a fire. The rallies were triggered by a deep economic crisis, the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and curbs on civil liberties, prompting the …

Grenade thrown at French embassy in Athens wounds policeman
8 years, 4 months ago

Grenade thrown at French embassy in Athens wounds policeman

The Independent  

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2 hurt in blast at French embassy in Tripoli
11 years, 11 months ago

2 hurt in blast at French embassy in Tripoli

The Hindu  

A car bomb targeted the French embassy in the Libyan capital early on Tuesday, wounding two French guards and causing extensive material damage, Libyan security officials said. The blast wounded two French guards and set off a fire at the embassy entrance that engulfed some of the offices inside, the officials said. Two cars parked outside also caught fire and …

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