Ukrainian Oligarch Targeted in Monaco Explosion Ruled Probable Attack
On June 29, 2026, an improvised explosive device detonated in a residential building lobby in Monaco, critically injuring Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolayev and his wife, and lightly wounding a 13-year-old. Monaco’s Minister of State called it a probable assassination attempt—the first in the principality’s history. The suspect fled on foot to Beausoleil, France, triggering a cross-border manhunt. Yermolayev, sanctioned by Ukraine in 2023 for alleged Crimea ties, was the likely target. Motive remains under investigation.
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Suspect in Monaco Bomb Attack Found Dead Near Kyiv
The main suspect in a bomb attack on a villa in Monaco that injured Ukrainian-born multimillionaire Vadym Yermolayev, his partner, and his son has been found shot dead near Kyiv. The 39-year-old Ukrainian woman, who had disguised herself as a man and fled through France and Germany, was discovered with gunshot wounds to the head. Ukrainian police reported the body was found late Monday evening. Two other suspects have been arrested, including an employee of the military intelligence service HUR and a former law enforcement officer. The victim, Yermolayev, is a wealthy real estate entrepreneur who was sanctioned by Ukraine in 2023 for doing business in Russian-annexed Crimea. He is part of the so-called 'Monaco Battalion' of Ukrainian oligarchs who relocated to the Mediterranean after the war began. The investigation continues with evidence seized from the suspect's rented apartment in Germany.
Nachrichten - WELTExplosion in Monaco Injures Three, Ukrainian Oligarch Targeted
On July 1, 2026, an explosive device detonated in the entrance area of the 'Suns Palace' building in Monaco, injuring three people: a man, a woman, and a 13-year-old boy. The woman had both lower legs amputated hours after the attack. The apparent target was Ukrainian oligarch Vadim Yermolayev (58), a former Ukrainian citizen now holding Cypriot nationality who was sanctioned by Ukraine in 2023 for alleged business ties to Crimea. The perpetrator, who reportedly left a bag filled with explosives and fled on foot, remains at large. Ukrainian diplomats traveled to the scene from Paris. Investigators are reportedly examining possible involvement of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), as well as the possibility of a power struggle linked to illegal call-center networks based in Dnipro. Yermolayev's son Artur was extradited to Estonia in 2025 for leading a transnational fraud organization that netted around 100 million euros.
taz.de - taz.deAttack in Monaco: Explosion Injures Three, Including Ukrainian Oligarch Vadim Yermolayev
On July 1, 2026, an explosive device detonated in the entrance of the 'Suns Palace' building in Monaco, injuring three people: a man, a woman, and a 13-year-old boy. The woman suffered severe injuries requiring the amputation of both lower legs. The target is believed to be Ukrainian oligarch Vadim Yermolayev, who was among the injured. Yermolayev, a former Ukrainian citizen now holding Cypriot citizenship, was sanctioned by President Zelenskyy in 2023 for alleged business re-registration in Crimea. The perpetrator fled on foot and remains at large. Prince Albert II of Monaco cut short a visit to Germany to return. Investigators are reportedly examining the involvement of the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) as a possible lead. The article also notes Yermolayev's son was recently extradited to Estonia for leading a transnational fraud organization, suggesting potential mafia power struggles as a motive.
taz.de - taz.deExplosion in Monaco Targets Ukrainian Oligarch in Possible First Assassination Attempt
An explosion occurred on Monday at around 9 p.m. on Rue Révérend-Père-Louis-Frolla in Monaco, near the French border, leaving two people in critical condition and a 13-year-old boy with minor injuries. According to AFP, one of the critically injured is Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, who was sanctioned by Ukraine in 2023 for business activities in Russian-occupied Crimea. Investigators suspect a deliberate attack using an improvised explosive device left at a residential building entrance. Security cameras recorded a man leaving a backpack or package at the scene before fleeing on foot toward France, prompting a joint search by Monegasque and French police. Monaco's Minister of State Christophe Mirmand called it likely the first assassination attempt in the principality's history. Prince Albert II condemned the attack. The motive remains unknown, and investigators are not ruling out political, business, or contract killing links.
Defence24.comFirst Assassination Attempt in Monaco's History Targets Ukrainian Oligarch
An explosion occurred on Monday at around 9 p.m. on Rue Révérend-Père-Louis-Frolla in Monaco, near the French border. Investigators believe it was a deliberate attack using an improvised explosive device left at the entrance of a residential building. Three people were injured, including a 13-year-old boy; two victims are in critical condition. According to AFP, one of the critically injured is Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, who was sanctioned by Ukraine in 2023 for operating in Russian-occupied Crimea. Monaco's Minister of State, Christophe Mirmand, called it likely the first assassination attempt in the principality's history. Prince Albert II condemned the attack. Surveillance footage shows a man leaving a backpack or package before fleeing on foot toward France. The motive remains unknown, and investigators are not ruling out political motives, business disputes, or contract killing. French police are assisting in the search for the suspect.
Defence24.comExplosion in Monaco Targets Ukrainian Oligarch; First Assassination Attempt in Principality's History
On June 30, 2026, an explosion occurred in Monaco's Rue Révérend-Père-Louis-Frolla near the French border, caused by an improvised explosive device left at a building entrance. Three people were injured; two are in critical condition, including Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, who was sanctioned by Ukraine in 2023 for business in Russian-occupied Crimea. A 13-year-old boy suffered minor injuries. Monaco's Minister of State Christophe Mirmand called it a likely assassination attempt, the first in Monaco's history. Security cameras recorded a man leaving a backpack at the scene. The perpetrator is believed to have fled on foot toward France and is sought by both Monégasque and French police. Prince Albert II condemned the attack. Investigators are reviewing motives (political, business, or contract killing) but have not linked it to the Ukraine war or Yermolaiev's sanctions. The case has drawn attention as Monaco is typically one of Europe's safest countries.
Defence24.comMonaco explosion injures three including Ukrainian tycoon, suspect flees to France
An explosion in Monaco injured three people, including a prominent Ukrainian tycoon, after a makeshift bomb or parcel bomb detonated outside a residential building. The suspected attacker fled the scene into neighboring France, triggering a cross-border manhunt. Reports identify the tycoon as a Ukrainian-born business leader, often described as an oligarch, who was injured along with family members. Authorities in Monaco and France are cooperating in the search for the suspect. The incident has shocked the wealthy principality, which is known for its high security and low crime rate. Multiple major news organizations including AP News, BBC, Sky News, ABC News, and The Guardian are covering the story.
Top stories - Google NewsExplosion in Monaco Injures Three, Including Ukrainian Tycoon; Suspect Flees to France
On the night of June 29, 2026, an explosive device detonated at the entrance of a residential building near the French border in Monaco, seriously injuring three people: two adults and a child. The victims were transported to hospitals in France. Monaco's Minister of State, Christophe Mirmand, confirmed that the suspect crossed the border into France on foot and was identified through surveillance footage in Monaco and the French town of Beausoleil. French police are assisting in the manhunt. French and Ukrainian media identified one of the injured as Ukrainian construction magnate Vadym Iermolaiev, who was reportedly targeted by Ukrainian sanctions in 2023 over alleged ties to Russia. Prince Albert II condemned the attack as 'an odious act' and assured that all state services are mobilized. The attacker's motive remains under investigation.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Married Couple in Life-Threatening Condition After Explosion in Monaco; Suspect Planted Explosive Device
On June 29, 2026, an explosion occurred in a residential building in Monaco, near the border with France, critically injuring a married couple aged around 50-60 and causing minor injuries to a 13-year-old. Monaco's Minister of State Christophe Mirmand described it as a 'probable attack,' noting the explosive device contained screws and shot. Public prosecutor Stéphane Thibault stated that a suspect had deposited a bag or package in the entrance hall before the explosion. The suspect is believed to have fled on foot to the French town of Beausoleil. This is reportedly the first such attack in Monaco's history. The motive remains unclear. The mayor of Nice expressed solidarity, calling it a 'tragedy that shocks Monaco.' Security forces have sealed the area, and an investigation is ongoing.
Nachrichten - WELTUkrainian Oligarch Vadym Yermolayev Critically Injured in Monaco Explosion Ruled a Probable Attack
An explosion in a residential building in Monaco on June 29, 2026, left three people injured, including Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolayev and another adult who are in life-threatening condition, and a 13-year-old with minor injuries. Monaco's Minister of State Christophe Mirmand described the incident as a 'probable attack' and noted that the explosive device contained screws and shot. Public prosecutor Stéphane Thibault reported that a suspect placed a bag or package in the building's lobby before fleeing on foot toward the French town of Beausoleil. The suspect remains at large, and the motive is unclear. Mirmand stated this is the first known such act in Monaco's history. The explosion occurred on a street along the French border, and the mayor of Nice called it an 'attack.'
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