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Greece's counterterrorism unit is closing in on two suspects related to a bomb that exploded at Hellenic Train on Friday. No injuries were sustained in the explosion, as authorities were warned in advanced that it would be detonated.

The group has claimed responsibility for the bomb attack on Hellenic Train, where no one was injured. Greek authorities consider it an indication of the resurgence of domestic terrorism.

The organization calls itself "Revolutionary Class Self-Defense" and says it was also responsible for an attack on Greece's Ministry of Labor.

Details continue to emerge about the bombing, while questions over the lack of security at the offices perplex.

Ukraine says Russia Lt. General Igor Kirillov had been accused of ordering the use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine, with Kyiv citing over 4,800 recorded cases.

The Russian general was the head of Russia’s Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Forces and was wanted by Ukraine for ordering the use of chemical weapons in Ukraine.

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The Minister of Citizen Protection said, "We have finished with major organizations such as 'November 17'"

Two guns, a magazine with ammunition, mobile phones and digital evidence was found and confiscated

One man was killed in the explosion while a woman was seriously injured during the explosion in the Ampelokipi district apartment

The explosion caused damage to the fence of an event venue and to nearby shops

Local residents say that the same liquor store, which is run by a nightclub owner, was also bombed a decade ago

Reports state that the arrests are linked to a bomb attack against a bank branch in the central Athens district of Petralona in late January 2024

No injuries were reported. Caller phoned Athens daily to issue warning