An employee of the Ukrainian embassy in the Spanish capital of Madrid was injured yesterday Wednesday by an explosion that occurred while he was opening a letter.

The employee suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital at his own risk, according to the police statement.

🔴 #ULTIMAHORA Una carta bomba ha explotado a primera hora de la tarde de este miércoles en la Embajada de Ucrania en Madrid. La explosión ha provocado un herido leve  https://t.co/eFVBsMxxkf

— Telemadrid (@telemadrid) November 30, 2022

Authorities are investigating the incident, the police added.

The police have activated a security protocol for a terrorist act. The police have cordoned off the area. Firefighters are at the scene.

Information indicates that after this incident, emergency security measures are being taken by other embassies of foreign countries in Ukraine.

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