Woman Killed After Bomb Explodes in Her Hands in Thessaloniki
A 38-year-old woman has died after the bomb she was allegedly carrying exploded prematurely in northern Greece’s Thessaloniki early this morning.
Attempted ATM Bombing Ends in Tragedy
The woman, believed to be trying to plant the device near a bank ATM, was already known to police for involvement in previous robberies. Authorities are probing her links to extreme leftist groups.
Explosion Rips Through Thessaloniki Streets
The pre-dawn blast caused widespread damage. Storefronts and vehicles nearby were wrecked. Crime scene teams wearing white suits scoured the scene, inspecting shattered windows and walls torn apart by the explosion.
“It appears that she was carrying an explosive device and planned to plant it at a bank’s ATM. Something went wrong and the bomb exploded in her hands.” – Senior police official
The shocking incident has left locals shaken, though no other injuries have been reported so far.
Major Investigation Underway
Greek counter-terrorism units have joined the inquiry to determine whether the woman acted alone or as part of a wider extremist network. The political motives behind the explosion remain a key angle for investigators.
Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, has a history of violence linked to radical groups, making this latest blast a stark reminder of ongoing security challenges.
