Explosion Rocks Russian Consulate In Marseille On Third Anniversary Of Ukraine Invasion
The explosion occurred on Monday within the consulate premises, prompting an immediate lockdown.
An explosion has reportedly struck the Russian consulate in Marseille, France, triggering a massive emergency response as firefighters battled a blaze inside the diplomatic building.
UK Mirror reports that the explosion occurred on Monday within the consulate premises, prompting an immediate lockdown.
Special police forces and soldiers quickly moved to secure the area, ensuring the safety of personnel and residents in the vicinity.
According to local reports, Russian Consul General confirmed that the blast originated inside the consulate, with firefighters rushing in to contain the fire. By 9:30 a.m., approximately 30 emergency workers were engaged in firefighting and rescue efforts.
The explosion comes on the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and coincides with French President Emmanuel Macron’s emergency visit to Washington, D.C., where he is set to discuss the ongoing war with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Russia’s state-run news agency TASS reported that the Russian Foreign Ministry has described the explosion as having the characteristics of a “terrorist attack” and has urged French authorities to conduct a thorough investigation.
Photos and videos from the scene showed emergency services lined up outside the consulate, with thick smoke billowing from the building.
The Russian Foreign Ministry also demanded a thorough investigation from French authorities.
