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Suspect in attack on Russia's Prague cultural centre turns himself in
A foreign national admitted planning the attack using six Molotov cocktails at the Russian state-funded cultural center, with three devices failing to explode, police said.
- Czech police detained a foreign national who confessed to an incident at the cultural center in Prague last week. The suspect turned himself in, admitting he had planned the act since the previous summer.
- Lacking diplomatic status in the Czech Republic, the facility was targeted when the perpetrator threw six Molotov cocktails, though only three detonated against the facade without causing a fire.
- Russian House head Igor Girenko described the assault as a "terrorist" act. While no injuries occurred, the building sustained visible damage, including a broken window and smoke-covered walls.
- Condemning the "barbaric act," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova urged Czech authorities to ensure a "prompt and competent investigation." Separately, Moscow summoned the Czech ambassador to voice complaints regarding the incident.
- Relations between the two countries have remained strained since Russia labeled the state an "unfriendly" one in 2021. The Czech Foreign Ministry continues to refuse the facility diplomatic status, suspecting it spreads propaganda.
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Molotov Mayhem: Attack on Russian Cultural Centre in Prague
Czech police arrested a foreign national who confessed to attacking a Russian cultural centre in Prague with Molotov cocktails. The incident, resulting in smoke damage but no fire, was condemned by Russian and Czech officials. The suspect planned the attack for months.
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Czech police arrest a man who claimed responsibility for attack on a Russian center in Prague
Czech police say they have arrested a foreign man who claims he threw Molotov cocktails at a Russian cultural center in Prague last week.
A foreigner confessed to last week's Molotov cocktail attack on the Russian Center for Science and Culture (RSVK) building in Prague 6, known as the Russian House. The police detained him and will face standard criminal charges on Tuesday. The police reported this on the X network. They added that the detainee stated that he had been planning and preparing for the event since the summer of 2025.
Prague - A foreigner has confessed to last week's Molotov cocktail attack on the Russian Center for Science and Culture (RSVK) building in Prague 6, known as the Russian House. The police have detained him and standard criminal proceedings will be carried out against him today. The police reported this on the X network. They added that the detainee stated that he had been planning and preparing for the event since the summer of 2025.
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