Explosive Devices Target Russian Consulate in Marseille, No Injuries Reported

Three homemade explosive devices were thrown at the Russian consulate in Marseille, prompting a security lockdown and investigation by French authorities.

• Two of the three explosive devices detonated outside the Russian consulate in Marseille early Monday morning, causing no injuries or significant damage.
• The area surrounding the consulate in the 8th arrondissement has been cordoned off by police, with bomb disposal teams on site.
• Russian officials have labeled the incident a terrorist attack and demanded a thorough investigation and enhanced security measures from French authorities.
• The projectiles, reportedly plastic bottles containing an unidentified liquid, were thrown over the consulate's fence into its garden.
• A stolen vehicle was found nearby, but authorities have not yet established a connection between the vehicle and the attack.

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