Grenade Attack in Grenoble Bar Injures 12, Including 2 Critically

A gunman armed with a Kalashnikov rifle threw a grenade into a bar in the Olympic Village district, with authorities investigating potential links to drug-related violence.

The grenade attack occurred at the Aksehir bar in Grenoble, France, shortly after 8 PM on Wednesday evening.
Twelve people were injured, with two in critical condition, one suffering chest injuries; all victims are being treated at Grenoble Alpes University Hospital.
The assailant, reportedly carrying a Kalashnikov rifle he did not fire, fled the scene immediately after throwing the grenade.
Authorities have not identified a motive but are exploring a possible connection to drug-related conflicts, ruling out terrorism as a priority.
Local officials, including Grenoble's mayor, condemned the act as one of 'extraordinary violence,' while emergency services secured the area and advised residents to stay indoors.