A minor attacker armed with two knives attacked a police officer guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, shortly after midnight on Wednesday. The police officer sustained injuries, but subsequently shot the attacker in self-defense with his service weapon. hnonline.sk ↗
The incident occurred shortly after midnight in front of the embassy building. Serbian authorities stated that the attacker was likely a minor. No further details about his identity or the extent of the injured officer's injuries have been released so far. Die Zeit ↗
Interior Minister Ivica Dačić described the event as a terrorist attack. Following the incident, the Serbian Ministry of Interior raised the terrorist threat level to the highest, red level. The measure applies to the entire country. Le Figaro ↗
Security forces are investigating the circumstances of the attack and its possible background. It is not yet known whether the perpetrator had an accomplice or whether the attack was linked to a specific organization. The Israeli embassy is among the facilities with enhanced protection, and similar incidents could lead to further tightening of security measures around diplomatic buildings. Tagesspiegel ↗
Serbian authorities have not yet announced how long the highest level of terrorist alert will remain in effect. Further steps will depend on the results of the investigation and the assessment of the security situation.
Attacker with Knives Attacks Police Officer Near Israeli Embassy in Belgrade
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Strážnik pri izraelskej ambasáde v Srbsku zastrelil útočníka s nožmi
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| 08:40 28.10.
Strážnik pri izraelskej ambasáde v Srbsku v sebaobrane zastrelil útočníka s nožmi
hnonline.sk
| 08:21 28.10.
Strážnik pri izraelskej ambasáde v Belehrade v sebaobrane zastrelil útočníka
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| 08:09 28.10.
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