An explosive device detonated outside the Russian consulate in Marseille on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, thankfully resulting in no injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident after a second device was thrown but failed to detonate. The suspect managed to flee the scene. Russia's foreign ministry spokesperson described the incident as indicative of a terrorist attack, reflecting the heightened tensions surrounding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and protests against Russia that have occurred in France since 2022.
The blast at the Russian consulate in Marseille coincided with the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and although no injuries were reported, the incident was notably serious.
Maria Zakharova, a spokesperson for Russia's foreign ministry, characterized the explosion as possessing the 'hallmarks of a terrorist attack,' emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
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