VIDEO: Protesters Detonate Bridge
Protesters against strict quarantine measures have detonated a bridge in the suburbs of Amsterdam, Netherlands. This has been reported by Russia Today news agency, citing local sources.
The attackers used gasoline canisters, gas cylinders, and powerful fireworks to blow up the bridge. The reasons prompting the protesters to detonate the bridge have not been disclosed, but the incident fits into the pattern of another vivid protest that has seen an unprecedented level of violence among demonstrators in the Netherlands.
Over the past three days, massive protests have taken place in dozens of cities across the Netherlands, accompanied by riots and vandalism. Protest participants have been attacking police officers, ransacking shops, and setting police cars on fire. Additionally, in the village of Urk, protesters burned down a coronavirus testing center.
Overall, more than 300 people have been detained by police over the past three days.