- Interpol has named a Ukrainian woman, Anastasiia Berezovska, as the main suspect in a bombing that reportedly targeted a Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon in Monaco.
- The bombing injured three people, including Ukrainian construction tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev, who has been sanctioned by Ukraine for his ties to Russia.
- Berezovska is wanted for attempted murder, placing an explosive device in a public place with criminal intent, and criminal conspiracy.
- The bomb was detonated remotely, and the investigation has focused on whether Berezovska acted alone or had accomplices.
- Monaco's Prince Albert II condemned the bombing as an 'odious act' and emphasized the mobilization of public services for security.
- The bombing occurred on July 3, 2026, when a package was left at the entrance of an apartment building, leading to an explosion as residents entered.
- The three victims included a couple and their 13-year-old child, with the adults suffering serious injuries.
- Authorities in Germany have searched Berezovska's rented flat and vehicle as part of the investigation.
Interpol has issued a Red Notice for Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, the main suspect in a bombing in Monaco that injured three, including Ukrainian tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev. The attack occurred on July 3, 2026, when a package detonated as residents entered an apartment building.1210
Authorities in Monaco are pursuing charges against Berezovska for attempted murder, placing an explosive device in a public place, and criminal conspiracy. Monaco's Prince Albert II condemned the bombing as an 'odious act', mobilizing public services for security.569
The explosion injured Yermolaiev, a sanctioned real estate developer with ties to Russia, and two others, including a 13-year-old. The adults were seriously wounded, while the child suffered minor injuries. Yermolaiev has been under Ukrainian sanctions since 2023 for his connections to Russia.
Monaco's police commissioner revealed that the bomb was detonated remotely, and investigators traced a rented vehicle with German plates linked to the suspect. Deputy prosecutor Morgan Raymond stated that evidence has been secured in Germany, where authorities are cooperating with Monaco's investigation.
The attack has shocked the affluent Mediterranean principality, known for its safety and wealth. Monaco's prosecutor praised the swift cooperation between Monaco and French police, which led to the identification of the suspect in a short time.
“Interpol has identified Anastasiia Berezovska, a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman, as the main suspect in a bombing in Monaco. The attack reportedly targeted Ukrainian tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev, who has links to Russia.”
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