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Explosion heard near Russian consulate in Marseille (www.jpost.com)

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An explosion was heard near the Russian consulate in Marseille, France, French media reported on Monday morning.

Firemen were reportedly at the scene, but French police could not confirm the reports. Russia responds

Russian Consul General in Marseille, Stanislav Oranskiy, confirmed to La Marseillaise that the explosion happened from inside the embassy.

"The explosions on the territory of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Marseille have all the signs of a terrorist attack, and we demand that the country accredit comprehensive and prompt investigative measures, as well as steps to strengthen the security of Russian missions abroad," the diplomat said.

This comes as the EU announced its sixteenth package of sanctions against Moscow and the commemorations marking three years since the beginning of the Ukraine-Russia War.

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[–] jmcs@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Of course European countries should ensure the safety of all Russian diplomatic personnel. By revoking their credentials and shipping them back to Moscow.

[–] Docus@lemmy.world 10 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I suggest strengthening the security by putting a concrete dome over it.

[–] Fluke@lemm.ee 3 points 5 months ago

Go one better; boarding up around the perimeter and just fill the fucker with concrete to a depth of about 50 meters.

[–] jaybone@lemmy.world 6 points 5 months ago

Demand comprehensive investigation? Fuck them. Close their embassy. Kick them out.