Coffins adorned with French flags labeled "French soldiers in Ukraine" were detected near Eiffel Tower
(MENAFN) In a puzzling discovery, five life-sized coffins adorned with French flags and labeled "French soldiers in Ukraine" were found near the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, according to reports from local media outlets. The incident, which occurred early on Saturday, has raised questions about its origins and motives.
According to AFP, three individuals of foreign nationality have been arrested in connection with the incident, while suspicions point to involvement from a "foreign power." Among the detainees is a Bulgarian national who was apprehended in the vicinity shortly after the coffins were discovered. Allegedly, the individual claimed to have been paid a meager sum of EUR40 (USD43) to transport the coffins.
Two other suspects, identified as Ukrainian and German nationals, attempted to flee the scene but were intercepted while trying to board a train bound for Germany. Despite these arrests, authorities believe that three additional foreign nationals may have been involved, with some managing to evade capture and potentially leaving the country.
Footage circulating online depicts police officers examining the coffins, revealing that they were empty except for traces of gypsum residue inside. The eerie nature of the discovery has prompted speculation about its symbolism and underlying motives.
As of now, French authorities have not released official statements regarding the incident, including details about the suspects' motives or the identity of the suspected "foreign power" involved. However, the installation is widely interpreted as a provocative reference to discussions surrounding the potential deployment of French troops to Ukraine, a topic that French President Emmanuel Macron has addressed on multiple occasions in recent months. The discovery near one of France's most iconic landmarks has sparked intrigue and speculation, leaving many questions unanswered.
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