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Attackers hurl explosive device at Russian consulate in Athens



ATHENS: Attackers riding on a motorcycle threw an explosive device at the Russian consulate in Athens this morning, local media reports said.

Media quoted police as saying that the explosive device could probably be a hand grenade. However, no one was injured, police said.

Police cordoned off the area after the incident. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack on the consulate. (Agencies)

Publish Date : 22 March 2019 14:11 PM

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