Witnesses interviewed by Reuters reported thick smoke that became visible after the incident in the embassy area.
As clarified by law enforcement representatives, the explosion took place at the entrance to the consular section. The causes of the explosion have not yet been determined, and this is being investigated as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Police are on the scene collecting testimonies and searching for possible suspects. Service dogs, drones, and helicopters are being used to survey the area. Preliminary data indicates that no additional threats to local residents have been identified.
A temporary street closure near the embassy has been implemented to ensure safety. The U.S. State Department has not yet provided comments on this incident.
