These low level terrorist attacks are not all that unusual in Greece:
The U.S. Embassy in Athens has been hit by a rocket in an attack that anonymous callers claimed was staged by militant left-wing group, authorities said.
U.S. Ambassador in Greece Charles Ries said no one was injured in the explosion on Friday morning. Damage was minimal but it was still being treated as a “very serious attack.” (Watch as Charles Ries discusses the embassy blast Video)
Greek Public Order Minister Vyron Polydoras said Greece “strongly condemns” the attack at about 6 a.m. (0400 GMT) on the fortified building, The Associated Press reported. (Map)
“We believe it is a symbolic act,” he said. “It is an attempt to disrupt our country’s international relations.”
Of course the incident isn’t going to result in anything except perhaps tighter security. The embassy has released a warden message:
Unknown persons fired an missile at the U.S. Embassy at 5:55 this morning. There were no casualties and minor damage. The Embassy and the Consulate General in Thessaloniki will be closed to the public today, Friday January 12. It will also be closed for a U.S. public holiday on Monday, January 15. The Embassy advises Americans to exercise normal caution and prudence and to monitor the Embassy website for further information.
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