Mar 7 • 08:48 UTC 🇬🇷 Greece Naftemporiki

Thessaloniki: Unknown individuals threw seven Molotov cocktails in a schoolyard

Unknown individuals threw seven Molotov cocktails in the yard of a school in Evkarpia, Thessaloniki, shortly after midnight.

In a concerning incident in Evkarpia, Thessaloniki, seven homemade Molotov cocktails were launched into a schoolyard by unknown assailants shortly after midnight. According to the police, six out of the seven Molotov cocktails exploded, raising alarm over the safety of the area. Fortunately, no injuries or damages to the school have been reported at this time.

The incident has prompted a swift police response as authorities work to locate the individuals responsible for this act of vandalism and potential terrorism. The school, which remained unharmed, is likely a focal point for community safety discussions, highlighting the need for vigilance and preventive measures against such violent actions in public spaces.

The motives behind the attack remain unclear, but it underscores the ongoing issues of youth violence and civil unrest that have periodically surfaced in Greece. Local law enforcement is actively pursuing leads to bring the perpetrators to justice, while the community anxiously awaits further updates on the investigation.

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