As per reports, as of 0800 hours local time (0600 hours UTC), reports indicating the placement of explosive devices in multiple shopping centers in Zagreb were disseminated on Friday (17 April).
• Following these reports, Croatian law enforcement authorities initiated precautionary evacuations at key commercial locations, including Arena Centar, Avenue Mall, and City Center One East.
• Evacuations were reportedly initiated at approximately 0830 hours local time (0630 hours UTC), with on-site reports indicating activation of alarm systems and the presence of police personnel securing entry and exit points.
• As of 0900 hours local time (0700 hours UTC) authorities have stated that investigations are ongoing, with security sweeps and threat assessments being conducted across the affected sites.