Suspected Bomber in Monaco Attack Found Dead Near Kyiv

The body of a Ukrainian woman, believed to be the prime suspect in a bombing attempt on a Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco, has been discovered near Kyiv. The discovery sheds new light on the international criminal investigation.

According to Ukrainska Pravda, citing law enforcement sources, the woman's body was found buried near the Ukrainian capital around 11 p.m. local time on Monday. She had reportedly been shot. The victim of the Monaco bombing was identified as Ukrainian oligarch Vadim Ermolaev, who was injured along with his partner and son in the incident.

Interpol had previously issued a 'red notice' for the 39-year-old suspect, identified as Anastasia Berezovska. She was described as Ukrainian, speaking German, and was wanted by Monaco authorities for conspiracy and attempted murder. Reports suggest she fled Monaco on foot to France and then traveled by road to Germany, passing through several European countries, including Italy.

Further complicating the investigation, Ukrainska Pravda reported, citing another law enforcement source, that two other suspects have been arrested in connection with the case. One is reportedly an officer in Ukraine's official military intelligence service, HUR, while the other is a former law enforcement officer. Ukrainian police and HUR have not yet responded to requests for comment.

Ermolaev, who obtained Cypriot citizenship in 2019, was subjected to Ukrainian sanctions in 2023. Ukrainian media reported these sanctions were imposed due to his activities in Crimea, which is under Russian occupation.