Monaco Bombing Investigated as Attempted Murder of Ukrainian Oligarch

Monaco's prosecutor's office is investigating a bombing that occurred on June 29 as an attempted murder, ruling out terrorism as the primary motive. The explosion injured three Ukrainian citizens in the principality.

According to investigators, the device was left outside a home in the northeastern part of Monaco. The suspect, who has not been identified or apprehended, fled the scene. Police are working to retrace the individual's escape route. Prosecutors believe a single perpetrator was responsible for the attack.

Media reports identified one of the injured men as Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolayev, who has business interests in real estate and agri-food. Yermolayev, a Monaco resident since 2021, is not currently under investigation and was not sought by foreign authorities. His life is reportedly no longer in danger, though the condition of an injured woman remains critical. A teenager sustained minor injuries.

Initially, Monaco's head of government, Christophe Mirmand, suggested the incident could be a terrorist attack, noting it would be unprecedented for the principality. However, the ongoing investigation focuses on the attempted murder of Yermolayev, with authorities yet to question the victims.