A BOMB reportedly went off inside the Russian consulate in France sparking a loud explosion.
At least 30 emergency workers were seen dealing with the fire while special forces police and soldiers secured the perimeter of the building in the southern French city of Marseille.
The Russian Consulate in Marseille was in lockdown following an explosion inside.
At least 30 emergency workers were seen dealing with the fire while special forces police and soldiers secured the perimeter of the building in the southern French city.
A local source told La Marseillaise newspaper: “The Russian Consul General confirms” that “the explosion took place inside the consulate and that firefighters entered.”
The blast came on the third anniversary of Russia’s ground invasion of Ukraine, and on the day French President Emmanuel Macron travelled to Washington for an emergency meeting about the war with President Donald Trump.
By 9.30am, some 30 emergency workers were dealing with the fire inside the consulate.
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