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Ukrainian oligarch injured in 'deliberate' Monaco explosion

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  • A Ukrainian oligarch is among three people injured in a deliberate explosion at a residential building in Monaco.
  • Authorities are searching for the perpetrator who fled the scene after leaving a package in the building's lobby.
  • The explosive device reportedly contained bolts and buckshot, and this incident marks a rare act of violence in the principality.

A Ukrainian oligarch, Vadym Yermolaiev, is reportedly among three people injured in a deliberate explosion that struck a residential building in Monaco on Monday evening. The blast occurred around 9 p.m. local time on Boulevard d'Italie, near the border with France.

an attack

— Christophe MirmandThe territory's Minister of State Christophe Mirmand initially told AFP the blast appeared to be an attack, but later dropped that term, describing it as a 'deliberate explosion'.

Authorities described the explosion as "deliberate," with a suspect reportedly leaving a bag or package in the building's lobby before fleeing. Police are actively working to find the perpetrator. The incident has raised concerns, as it is believed to be the first of its kind in the principality's history.

to find the perpetrator, who has fled

— aide to France's Interior Minister Laurent NuñezAn aide to France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said police were working to find the perpetrator, who has fled.

Two other individuals, a couple in their 50s or 60s, sustained life-threatening injuries. A 13-year-old, likely related to the couple, suffered less severe injuries. The explosive device is said to have contained bolts and buckshot. The public prosecutor stated that there is currently no indication as to why the building was targeted.

deliberate explosion

— Christophe MirmandThe territory's Minister of State Christophe Mirmand later described the incident as a 'deliberate explosion'.
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