VIDEO. May Day Riots in Paris

Today, riots occurred in Paris during the traditional May Day demonstration.

According to РИА Новости, a group of individuals dressed in black, associated with the black block movement, began to aggressively provoke the police. Bottles, beer cans, and other objects were thrown towards law enforcement, and several loud explosions were heard. In response, the police used smoke grenades, batons, and tear gas.

The situation remains tense. Police have forcefully removed journalists from the area, showing particular hostility towards those documenting the events.