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Monaco explosion likely an 'attack,' injuring three, officials say

From ANSA · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • - An explosion in Monaco has likely been caused by a deliberate attack, according to government and judicial officials.
  • Three people were injured, two of them seriously, in the incident that occurred in a residential building.
  • This is reportedly the first such act in the principality's history.

Monaco's government and prosecutor's office have indicated that an explosion in the principality was likely a deliberate attack, leaving three people injured, two critically. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. in a residential building located near the border with France.

It is very probable that it is an attack.

— Christophe MirmandMonaco's Minister of State, commenting on the nature of the explosion.

Christophe Mirmand, the Minister of State, stated, "It is very probable that it is an attack." He confirmed that among the injured were a couple in their 50s or 60s, both in life-threatening condition, and a 13-year-old adolescent, who sustained less severe injuries and is believed to be related to the couple. Information from Le Figaro suggests all three injured individuals are from the same Ukrainian family, with the parents reportedly being Ukrainian oligarchs from Kyiv.

The couple, one of whom is reportedly an oligarch from Kyiv, are in very serious condition, with guarded prognoses.

— Le FigaroReporting on the condition of the injured parents.

According to Monaco's Attorney General Stéphane Thibault, an individual placed a bag or package in the building's lobby before leaving the scene. Authorities are currently gathering evidence and have not yet identified a motive for targeting this specific building. Mirmand added that the explosive device likely contained bolts and shrapnel.

According to General Prosecutor of Monaco, Stéphane Thibault, a person deposited a bag or package in the building's lobby before leaving.

— ANSADescribing the actions of the suspect based on the prosecutor's statement.

This event marks a significant departure from Monaco's usual security landscape. "As far as I know, this is the first time in history that such an act has occurred in the Principality," Mirmand noted. Emergency services, police, and security forces were mobilized, and high-ranking officials, including the President of the National Council and a close aide to Prince Albert II, were present at the scene.

As far as I know, this is the first time in history that such an act has occurred in the Principality.

— Christophe MirmandHighlighting the unprecedented nature of the incident in Monaco.
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Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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