- Three people were injured in an explosion at a residential building in Monaco, with two of them critically hurt, according to French media.
- The blast occurred around 21:00 local time (19:00 GMT) after a bag was left outside the building on Rue Révérend Père Louis Frolla, near the border with France.
- Monaco's Minister of State Christophe Mirmand stated it was "very likely an attack" and confirmed that police were investigating the incident.
- The explosion was caused by an explosive device that appeared to contain bolts and pellets, according to Mirmand.
- Vadym Yermolaiev, a Ukrainian oligarch, was among those injured in the blast, which authorities described as a "deliberate" act.
- The explosion struck at approximately 9:00 pm local time in a residential building on a street along the border with France.
- Authorities have launched a police hunt for a suspect who reportedly left a bag in the building's lobby before fleeing.
- This incident marks the first time in history that such an act has occurred in the principality, according to Minister Mirmand.
- The victims included a couple in their 50s or 60s, who were in life-threatening conditions, and a 13-year-old with less serious injuries.
- Yermolaiev, a multi-millionaire resident of Monaco, has been under scrutiny since December 2023 due to his alleged activities in Russian-occupied territories.
Three people were injured in a deliberate explosion at a residential building in Monaco on Monday evening, including Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, who sustained life-threatening injuries. The blast, which occurred around 9 p.m. local time, is being investigated as a potential attack.15
Minister of State Christophe Mirmand stated that the explosion was caused by an explosive device containing bolts and buckshot, marking the first such incident in Monaco's history. He described the act as "very likely an attack" and emphasized the shock it has caused within the Monegasque community.34
According to reports, a suspect left a bag in the building's lobby before fleeing the scene. The victims included a couple in their 50s or 60s, who are in critical condition, and a 13-year-old, likely related to them, who suffered less serious injuries. The incident has prompted a police hunt for the perpetrator, with authorities working closely with French rescue teams.79
Yermolaiev, a multi-millionaire resident of Monaco, has been under scrutiny from Ukrainian security services since December 2023 due to alleged activities in Russian-occupied territories. The explosion has raised concerns about safety in the principality, known for its casinos and superyachts, as authorities continue their investigation into this unprecedented act of violence.
“An explosion in Monaco has injured three people, including Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev. Authorities are treating the incident as a deliberate attack and have launched a police investigation.”
The Guardian
