Monaco parcel bomb blast severely wounds Ukrainian oligarch
Summary
A parcel bomb exploded in a residential building in Monaco, injuring Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, a couple, and a teenager. Authorities are investigating the attack, which is the first of its kind in Monaco, and a suspect was seen fleeing the scene toward France.Key Facts
- The explosion happened around 9 pm on a Monday in Monaco, near the French border.
- Vadym Yermolaiev, a Ukrainian oligarch, was one of the injured.
- A couple in their 50s or 60s suffered life-threatening injuries.
- A 13-year-old teenager, likely related to the couple, was also wounded but less seriously.
- Police saw a suspect on video fleeing the area toward Beausoleil, France.
- The bomb was hidden in a parcel left in the building’s lobby and contained bolts and buckshot.
- About 50 firefighters and 80 security officers responded to the scene.
- Yermolaiev has been under sanctions from Ukraine since December 2023 related to his business activities.
- Investigators are trying to understand if the victims had specific threats or reasons to be targeted.
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