Monaco Explosion Injures Three; Ukrainian Businessman Reportedly Targeted

A powerful explosion rocked Monaco on Monday evening, injuring three people and sending shockwaves through the usually tranquil principality. The blast occurred at the entrance of a residential building near the French border around 9 p.m.

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An event of this nature has never happened in the principality.

Among the injured was a prominent Ukrainian businessman, reportedly involved in real estate, along with a woman and a child. Two of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries and were transported to hospitals in France. The identities of the injured have not been officially confirmed by authorities.

Investigators are pursuing a suspect who was captured on surveillance cameras allegedly leaving a backpack at the scene before fleeing on foot towards the French town of Beausoleil. Media reports showed an image of a man in a dark hat running from the area. The motive behind the explosion remains under investigation.

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the 'criminal explosion' represents 'a shock for the entire Monegasque community'.

Prince Albert II of Monaco described the "criminal explosion" as a "shock for the entire Monegasque community." He confirmed that all state services are mobilized and working closely with French authorities to quickly clarify the circumstances of the incident and identify those responsible. The event is unprecedented for the principality.

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We trust that they will clarify the circumstances of this tragedy as soon as possible, identify those responsible and take all necessary measures at all levels.