Mother dies from shockwave and burns after arson attack in Thessaloniki

A mother has died following a devastating arson attack in Thessaloniki, with new details emerging about the severity of her injuries. Vaya Nestora, mother of Aphrodite Nestora, succumbed to her wounds after the firebombing that occurred early Tuesday, July 1st. Michalis Giannakos, president of the Panhellenic Federation of Employees of Public Hospitals (POEDIN), described the horrific extent of Nestora's injuries. He stated that she not only suffered widespread burns but was also critically impacted by the powerful shockwave from the explosion at her home. "When she entered the hospital, she had very severe burns all over her body and the condition was irreversible; she also had head and brain injuries. The entire shockwave of the explosion hit her," Giannakos told thesspost.gr. Nestora was intubated and transferred to the intensive care unit at Hippocrates Hospital. Despite medical efforts, she passed away on Tuesday afternoon. The attack also injured other family members. Aphrodite Nestora sustained burns to her hands and legs, while her father is being treated for respiratory problems in the Pneumology Clinic. Giannakos condemned the attack as "cowardly" and "a blow against democracy," emphasizing the right to free expression. He noted that the survival of Aphrodite Nestora and her father was a matter of luck, preventing the entire family from being wiped out. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting a disturbing level of violence.

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When she entered the hospital, she had very severe burns all over her body and the condition was irreversible; she also had head and brain injuries. The entire shockwave of the explosion hit her.