Athens blast: Hellenic Train Offices Targeted with Improvised Device
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By Archnetys News Team | Date: April 12, 2025
Downtown Athens Shaken by Explosion Near Hellenic Train Offices
An explosion rocked downtown Athens late Friday night, targeting the offices of Hellenic Train.Security camera footage has emerged,capturing the moment of the blast and its immediate aftermath. The incident, attributed to an improvised time mechanism, has raised concerns about security and prompted a thorough investigation.
Security Footage Reveals Moment of Impact
The released security camera footage shows a sudden flash of light followed by a cloud of dust and debris as the explosion occurred. Objects can be seen falling onto the road in front of the Hellenic Train building.The blast wave caused damage to the building’s first floor and several parked vehicles in the vicinity.
Video from the time of the bomb explosion outside the offices of the Hellenic Train, as recorded by a security camera pic.twitter.com/EGKSAs1iTA
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Details Emerge on the Improvised Explosive Device (IED)
Preliminary investigations suggest that the perpetrators used a backpack
to carry the explosive mechanism to the site. According to police sources, the suspects arrived on a scooter without license plates and secured the backpack to the vehicle using a padlock. The explosion caused damage to the building’s windows and facade.
Eyewitness Account: “A Very Loud Sound, Very Intense”
A witness staying at a nearby hotel described the moment of the explosion: There was a very loud sound, very intense. I understood it from the beginning and I felt it was an explosion.
The witness further added, There was a fear of not happening something similar. There was no smoke, we didn’t see anything.
Investigation Underway: Focus on Domestic Extremism
Authorities are currently investigating the incident, with a focus on potential links to domestic extremist groups. The use of an improvised explosive device (IED) is a tactic often associated with such organizations. As of 2024, Europol has noted a concerning trend in the increased use of IEDs by both terrorist and extremist groups across Europe, highlighting the need for heightened vigilance and counter-terrorism efforts.
