Monaco Explosion: Three Injured in Suspected Bomb Attack Near French Border

An explosion at the entrance of a residential building in Monaco has injured three people, with local authorities describing the incident as "very likely an attack." The blast occurred around 9 p.m. near the French border, prompting a significant police response.

According to Monaco's public prosecutor, Stéphane Thibault, a suspect left a bag or package in the building's lobby before fleeing. Reports suggest the individual ran on foot toward Beausoleil, a French town adjacent to Monaco. The explosive device is said to have contained screws and shrapnel, according to Staatsminister Christophe Mirmand, who also noted this appears to be the first such incident in the principality's history.

The three victims, identified as a man and a woman aged 50 to 60, and a teenager belonging to the same family, were reportedly seriously injured. Numerous rescue workers were present at the scene. The motive behind the attack remains unclear.

Éric Ciotti, the mayor of Nice, a city about 20 kilometers from Monaco, also referred to the incident as an "attack" and a "tragedy that has shaken Monaco," expressing full support for the emergency services.