Masked attackers target Turkish Consulate in Greece’s Thessaloniki with molotov cocktails
Picture shows masked assailants throwing molotov cocktails. (Courtesy to Kathimerini)
Masked assailants attacked police officers with Molotov cocktails late Sunday night outside the Turkish Consulate in Thessaloniki.
While no injuries or property damage were reported, authorities detained 26 individuals in connection with the incident.
Attack near Turkish Consulate in Thessaloniki
The incident occurred around 11 p.m. local time on Odos Agiou Dimitriou Street, where the Turkish Consulate is located.
According to local reports, a group of around 25 individuals with their faces covered launched Molotov cocktails at police stationed in security booths outside the consulate building.
Security forces responded swiftly to contain the situation, leading to the detention of 26 individuals. An initial investigation revealed that approximately 25 Molotov cocktails had been used during the attack.
Security reinforced around Turkish Consulate
In the aftermath of the attack, Greek authorities increased security measures around the consulate. Police presence has been strengthened, and surveillance has been intensified in the surrounding area to prevent further incidents.
The Turkish Consulate in Thessaloniki, Greece, holds significant historical and diplomatic importance, adding weight to the security concerns surrounding such attacks.
Türkiye’s diplomatic missions in Greece and other countries have occasionally been targets of politically motivated attacks.
Especially attacks from the Armenian ASALA (Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia), JCAG (Justice Commandos for the Armenian Genocide), and ARA (Armenian Revolutionary Army) perpetrated attacks targeting Turkish diplomats and their families during the 1970s and 1980s.
