Corsica villa destroyed in bombing; counter-terrorism probe launched
Villa bombed in Corsica with FLNC 22/10 marking; counter-terrorism probe opens.
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A villa in Ghisonaccia, Corsica was partially destroyed by an explosion on September 25-26, 2026. An inscription referencing FLNC 22/10 (Corsican National Liberation Front) was found at the scene. France's National Counter-Terrorism Prosecutor opened an investigation.
2026-09-26 to 2026-11-02 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 26 Sept, 20:36 UTC
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The Parquet National Antiterroriste (PNAT) opened a criminal investigation into the villa bombing. The investigation involves charges of membership in a criminal association for preparation of a terrorist act and organized destruction of property by dangerous means related to a terrorist enterprise. Investigation responsibility was assigned to the SDAT, DIPN offices in Bastia and Ajaccio, and the Corsican gendarmerie research section.
An inscription reading 'FLNC 22/10' (Front de libération nationale corse du 22 octobre) was discovered at the scene of the villa explosion in Ghisonaccia. This references the FLNC, a Corsican separatist organization.
A villa in Ghisonaccia, Haute-Corse, was partially destroyed by an explosion in the early morning hours. The house belonged to a retired couple from mainland France and had recently been put up for sale. The explosion occurred around 2:00 AM.
Villa bombed in Corsica with FLNC 22/10 marking; counter-terrorism probe opens.