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Molotov Cocktails Thrown at Russian Cultural Centre in Prague
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 27, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 27, 2026
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Quick Summary
On the night of March 26–27, an unknown individual hurled six Molotov cocktails at the Russian cultural centre (“Russian House”) in Prague’s diplomatic quarter, damaging the façade. Czech police are investigating the attack, and Russian officials condemned it as a dangerous, unprecedented act.
Molotov Cocktails Attack Russian Cultural Centre in Prague; Investigation Ongoing
Incident Overview and Ongoing Investigation
Details of the Attack
PRAGUE, March 27 (Reuters) - An unknown attacker threw several Molotov cocktails at the building of a Russian cultural centre in Prague on Thursday night and police are searching for the suspect, Czech police said on Friday.
Pictures released by the police showed a charred facade of the building in the Prague 6 district that is home to many diplomatic missions, including the Russian one.
Extent of the Damage
The Russian embassy said on Facebook that the attacker or attackers threw six bottles with flammables, three of which damaged the facade.
Official Reactions
"We consider this incident to be an unprecedented violent act, which threatened the lives and health of the staff," the embassy said.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, on Telegram, called it a "barbarian act".
Response from Czech Authorities
Czech Interior Minister Lubomir Metnar said on X that any attacks were unacceptable, the matter was under investigation, and authorities were ready to react if further measures are needed.
(Reporting by Jan Lopatka; Editing by Sharon Singleton)
Key Takeaways
- •Six firebombs were thrown; three exploded and damaged the centre’s façade, though the building did not fully catch fire, and police are seeking the perpetrator(s) (apnews.com).
- •The Russian embassy called the incident an “unprecedented violent act” endangering staff, while the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman labeled it a “barbarian act.” Interior Minister Metnar deemed the attack unacceptable and signaled readiness for further action (apnews.com).
- •The Russian House functions as a cultural, educational, and scientific hub offering language courses, funded by the Russian state but lacking diplomatic status—which may complicate security and legal responses (apnews.com).
- •This incident occurs amid broader Czech–Russian tensions rooted in past sabotage and espionage incidents—such as the 2014 Vrbětice ammunition depot explosions tied to Russian GRU agents—fueling scrutiny of Russian-linked institutions in Prague (en.wikipedia.org).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Molotov cocktails thrown at Russian cultural centre in Prague
1What happened at the Russian cultural centre in Prague?
An unknown attacker threw several Molotov cocktails at the building, damaging its facade.
2How many Molotov cocktails were used in the attack?
Six bottles with flammables were thrown, with three damaging the building's facade.
3What is the response from Russian officials?
Russian officials condemned the attack, calling it a 'barbarian act' that threatened lives and health.
4What actions are Czech authorities taking?
Czech police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspect.
5Where is the Russian cultural centre located in Prague?
The centre is located in the Prague 6 district, home to many diplomatic missions.
