In Montenegro, the suicide bomber blew himself up near the US embassy

On the night of February 22, unknown in Montenegro threw a grenade toward the US embassy, ​​and then blew himself up.

It is reported Vijesti citing a number of countries.

"In front of the building of the US Embassy in Podgorica (Montenegro), an unknown person committed an act of suicide, undermining himself. Before that he threw (on the territory of the embassy, ​​ed.) An explosive device, most likely, a hand grenade."

Explosive device thrown at U.S. embassy building in Montenegro https://t.co/h1j1ijq9mp pic.twitter.com/ym8NIwKX0R

— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) February 22, 2018

The US State Department has confirmed the blast near the US embassy, ​​noting that diplomats "work closely with the police to identify the attacker."

U.S. Embassy in Podgorica advises U.S. citizens there is an active security situation at the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica. Avoid the Embassy until further notice. Follow @USEmbassyMNE and @TravelGov for updates. https://t.co/LIrKnCAD87

— Department of State (@StateDept) February 22, 2018

It is also known that none of the staff of the embassy has suffered. The embassy security service searched the area and found no other explosive device. Building as a result of the attack is not damaged.

The Embassy declared a threat to US citizens and recommended that they avoid areas near the building of the diplomatic mission.

The agency asked not to be in places of large crowds of people.

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