Feb 19 • 05:34 UTC 🇬🇷 Greece Naftemporiki

Korydallos: Explosion of explosive device - Damage to houses and cars

A strong explosion occurred in Korydallos, Greece, damaging parked cars and a residential building after unknown assailants detonated a homemade explosive device.

Early Thursday morning, a powerful explosion was reported in the Korydallos area of Greece, caused by an unknown group that threw a homemade explosive device. The explosion took place at approximately 2:50 AM at the intersection of Peloponnisou and Delfon streets. According to reports, the explosive caused significant damage to six parked vehicles as well as to the first floor of a nearby residence. In response to the incident, strong police forces and the Explosive Device Disposal Unit rushed to the scene to investigate the situation. Their primary focus is to identify the nature of the device used and to search for any clues that may lead to the perpetrators, who fled the scene immediately after the explosion. The area has been cordoned off, extending at least four to five city blocks to facilitate the investigation and prevent further risks to the public. This explosion highlights ongoing concerns related to public safety and security in urban areas of Greece, particularly with the use of homemade explosives in criminal activities. Authorities are working to enhance safety measures and prevent such incidents in the future, underscoring the need for vigilance in monitoring suspicious activities in the community.

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