France: Arrests after attack on Russian consulate in Marseille

Two people have been arrested in Marseille following a suspected arson attack on the Russian General Consulate . This was reported by the Reuters news agency, citing law enforcement authorities in the southern French port city. They did not provide any details about the identity of the suspects.

On Monday, there was a suspected attack on the Russian representation in Marseille. According to the consulate and French security authorities, several bottles filled with an explosive liquid were thrown at the wall of the consulate. At least one of them exploded. The attack caused no damage and there were no injuries.

Russia's Foreign Ministry described the attack as a terrorist attack and called on France to increase the protection of Russia's diplomatic missions in the country. The attack occurred on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine . France's Foreign Ministry condemned "any violation of the security of diplomatic missions." The background to the attack is not known.