A series of powerful explosions have occurred in residential areas in Gothenburg and Mölndal, Sweden, causing significant material damage and prompting temporary evacuations.

While no physical injuries have been reported, the incidents have led to investigations for attempted murder and gross public destruction.

The police theorize that the explosions were intended not to harm, but to intimidate, with local police chief Christian Nylén suggesting they may be a form of message from criminal networks.

The National Bomb Squad has been involved in investigations, but no suspects have been apprehended yet.