Explosions near Russian consulate in France believed to be act of terrorism according to Russian officials.

The city of Moscow was rocked by unsettling news on Monday as reports of explosions at the Russian Consulate General in France's Marseilles surfaced. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, these explosions bear the marks of a terrorist attack, causing concern and prompting a swift response from authorities.

Maria Zakharova, a spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, expressed their demand for the country responsible for accrediting the consulate to take immediate and comprehensive actions in investigating the incident, as well as implementing measures to strengthen the security of Russian foreign missions. She shared this statement with state-owned news agency Tass.

According to both French and Russian media, the explosion occurred around 8 AM on Monday near the Russian consulate in Marseille. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported. Emergency services were quick to respond, with 30 fire and rescue personnel dispatched to the scene, as reported by Tass citing French news channel BFMTV.

Initial reports suggest that the explosion was caused by two incendiary devices thrown into the consulate's garden by unidentified individuals. The discovery of a stolen car near the site of the explosion raises concerns about the security of the area.

The Russian Foreign Ministry has urged French authorities to take swift and thorough action in investigating the matter and enhancing security around Russian diplomatic missions in the country. The timing of this incident is particularly concerning, given the ongoing tensions between Russia and Western nations, as well as the three-year anniversary of the Ukraine-Russia war.

In fact, just last week, Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service claimed that Ukrainian authorities were planning attacks against Russian diplomatic missions in Europe, including in Germany, the Baltic States, and Scandinavia. The agency also suggested that Slovakia and Hungary could be targeted as part of an effort to discredit EU nations that have taken a different stance on the Ukraine conflict.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring the safety and security of diplomatic missions, especially in times of tension and conflict.

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