Bomb goes off inside Russian consulate in France on third anniversary of Ukraine war as cops lockdown building

A BOMB reportedly went off inside the Russian consulate in France – sparking two loud explosions.

At least 30 emergency workers were dealing with the fire caused by the blast while special forces secured the perimeter of the building in Marseille.

Police cars outside a building following a bomb explosion.
The Russian Consulate in Marseille was in lockdown following an explosion insideCredit: Twitter
Police car outside the Russian consulate in France following a bomb explosion.
At least 30 emergency workers were seen dealing with the explosionCredit: Twitter
Police cars outside the Russian Consulate in Marseille following an explosion.
An initial reporter claimed that two unknown people reportedly threw Molotov cocktails into the garden of the buildingCredit: Twitter

The Russian Consulate in Marseille was in lockdown following an explosion inside.

A local source informed La Marseillaise newspaper that “The Russian Consul General confirms” the explosion occurred inside the consulate, and firefighters entered.

The explosions were caused by two Molotov Cocktails being thrown over the walls of the property, a Marseille police source confirmed.

“There were two loud explosions and material damage, but nobody was injured,” said the source.

“The building remains in lockdown, and a criminal enquiry has been launched,” they added.

A stolen car was also found near the scene of the explosion.

The Russian foreign ministry has claimed that the explosion has “all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack” – without providing any evidence.

The blast came on the third anniversary of Russia’s ground invasion of Ukraine.

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Washington for an emergency meeting about the war with President Donald Trump.

Meanwhile, Volodymyr Zelensky today hailed Ukrainians for their “bravery and sacrifice” throughout the three years of the bloody war.

The valiant leader shared a patriotic clip depicting courageous soldiers fighting the invading Russians and civilians uniting to mark the sad occasion.

Set to stirring music, Zelensky shared footage of fearless Ukrainian troops fighting over three years and thanked them.

The clip also shows civilians protesting against Russia, doctors in surgery, and firefighters in bombed-out buildings.

Zelensky says: “Three years of resistance. Three years of gratitude.

“Three years of support. Three years of unity. Three years of assistance.

“Three years of full-scale war is a very long time, but the Ukrainian people have defended their right to independence and to a state of their own.”

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Russian embassy building with flag.
The Russian Consulate in Marseille
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