'Supporters of Ukraine' detained after firebombing Russian consulate, reports say
French law enforcement has apprehended two Ukrainian supporters believed to be involved in an attack on the Russian consulate in Marseille.
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Two individuals with pro-Ukraine sentiments have been arrested on charges of firebombing the Russian consulate in Marseille, as reported by local media. The suspects were detained during a rally supporting Kiev later that same day.
Early on Monday morning, three incendiary devices were thrown into the Russian diplomatic compound, resulting in explosions. In response, Moscow condemned the act, labeling it potential terrorism, and has called for a swift investigation.
The suspects, who have been identified as an engineer and a chemist working for the esteemed French National Center for Scientific Research, were taken into custody at the pro-Kiev rally that evening, according to the local newspaper La Provence. They reportedly utilized their scientific knowledge to create a mixture of nitrogen and other chemicals for homemade explosives, aiming for a significant detonation rather than just starting a fire.
Marseille's public prosecutor, Nicolas Bessone, confirmed progress in the investigation and acknowledged that the suspects are affiliated with the CNRS, although their identities and nationalities have not been revealed.
Russia has launched its own investigation into the incident, classifying it as an attack on internationally protected property with the goal of "provoking war or deteriorating international relations."
In a separate incident in the US last September, a pro-Ukrainian supporter allegedly targeted then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, was reportedly caught off guard by Trump's security while hiding in the bushes with a firearm at a Florida golf course. Routh was arrested by US law enforcement hours later. He is known for advocating the Ukrainian cause and had previously spoken to the media about plans to recruit Western-trained commandos from Afghanistan to assist Kiev. Routh is facing multiple federal charges.
Additionally, another incident occurred in Slovakia last May, where a pro-Ukrainian activist shot Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has been a vocal critic of the EU's support for Kiev.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
Early on Monday morning, three incendiary devices were thrown into the Russian diplomatic compound, resulting in explosions. In response, Moscow condemned the act, labeling it potential terrorism, and has called for a swift investigation.
The suspects, who have been identified as an engineer and a chemist working for the esteemed French National Center for Scientific Research, were taken into custody at the pro-Kiev rally that evening, according to the local newspaper La Provence. They reportedly utilized their scientific knowledge to create a mixture of nitrogen and other chemicals for homemade explosives, aiming for a significant detonation rather than just starting a fire.
Marseille's public prosecutor, Nicolas Bessone, confirmed progress in the investigation and acknowledged that the suspects are affiliated with the CNRS, although their identities and nationalities have not been revealed.
Russia has launched its own investigation into the incident, classifying it as an attack on internationally protected property with the goal of "provoking war or deteriorating international relations."
In a separate incident in the US last September, a pro-Ukrainian supporter allegedly targeted then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, was reportedly caught off guard by Trump's security while hiding in the bushes with a firearm at a Florida golf course. Routh was arrested by US law enforcement hours later. He is known for advocating the Ukrainian cause and had previously spoken to the media about plans to recruit Western-trained commandos from Afghanistan to assist Kiev. Routh is facing multiple federal charges.
Additionally, another incident occurred in Slovakia last May, where a pro-Ukrainian activist shot Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has been a vocal critic of the EU's support for Kiev.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
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