Video Footage Reveals Suspect in Hellenic Train Bombing

A crucial piece of evidence has surfaced in the investigation of the bombing that targeted the Hellenic Train offices on Syngrou Avenue Friday night. Newly released documentary video footage captures the moment a suspect places the backpack containing the explosive device near a pillar outside the building. The individual is seen carefully positioning the bag before quickly departing the scene.

The Attack: A Timeline of events

The bombing occurred shortly after 9:30 PM local time. Prior to the explosion, a warning call was placed to a news outlet at 8:53 PM, with the caller indicating a timeframe of 35-40 minutes before the detonation. The caller explicitly stated that the threat was genuine, prompting immediate action from authorities.

Law enforcement swiftly responded, halting traffic in the vicinity and evacuating the Hellenic Train building, as well as nearby pedestrians. The force of the explosion was significant, with reports indicating that the sound was heard as far away as Syntagma Square, underscoring the potential for widespread damage and casualties.

Anti-Terrorism Unit Focuses on Security Camera Footage and Bomb Residue

The Anti-Terrorism Unit is meticulously analyzing visual data from security cameras, along with bomb residue collected at the scene. A key element of the investigation centers on a motorcycle believed to have been used in the attack, potentially linking it to a prior incident at the Ministry of Labor in 2024. investigators are cross-referencing this facts with a database of individuals known to be associated with anti-establishment movements.

Authorities suspect the involvement of the terrorist institution Revolutionary Class Self-Defense,a group that previously claimed responsibility for a similar bombing outside the Ministry of Labor on February 3,2024. The motorcycle used in that earlier attack provided valuable forensic evidence, including genetic material and fingerprints, which are now being compared to evidence from the Hellenic Train bombing.

suspects Believed to be Young; Investigation Expands

Based on video analysis, anti-terrorism officers believe that at least two individuals involved in the bombing appear to be young. The investigation is expanding to trace the suspects’ movements before and after the attack, with the aim of identifying any additional accomplices.

The Counter-Terrorism unit is awaiting results from the Criminal investigations Department regarding fingerprints and DNA samples collected from the scene. Thes findings could provide crucial leads in identifying the perpetrators and building a case against them.

Government Response and Commitment to Justice

Michalis Chrysochoidis, the Minister of Citizen Protection, has vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. Our duty to democracy, to society, and to the police is to ensure that this group, responsible for these two incidents, will be apprehended and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Explosive Device details

Preliminary findings from firefighters indicate that the backpack contained approximately half a kilo of ammonihythmitis or pyrotechnics, along with a timer, battery, and detonator. The device was designed to cause maximum damage and disruption.

According to Constantia Dimoglidou, a spokesperson for ELAS (Hellenic Police), This appears to be a new group attempting to gain notoriety through such attacks. However, we are not ruling out connections with more experienced individuals who have previously been involved with law enforcement and the justice system.

Investigators believe the bombers meticulously planned the attack, even considering the placement of the backpack to prevent accidental discovery and relocation by passersby.

Arcadia Street Incident Under Scrutiny

Authorities are also re-examining a previous incident on Arcadia Street in Ampelokipi, where a 36-year-old man was fatally injured by an improvised explosive device on October 31, 2024. Investigators are exploring potential links between this individual and the Revolutionary Class Self-Defense group, as his name has surfaced in connection with the group’s proclamations.

The Anti-Terrorism Unit believes the author of the warning call possesses significant experience and knowlege related to explosives and terrorist tactics.