Ukrainian Oligarch Severely Injured in Monaco Bomb Attack
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolayev was seriously injured in an assassination attempt in Monaco.
- The explosion occurred as Yermolayev, his wife, and son were leaving their building.
- Both Yermolayev and his wife were in critical condition following the blast.
A powerful explosion rocked Monaco on Monday evening, injuring Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolayev and his family as they exited their residence. The blast, believed to have been detonated remotely, occurred around 9 p.m. local time.
Yermolayev, his wife, and one of his four sons were reportedly leaving the building through its glass entrance when the explosive device detonated. The couple sustained severe injuries and were in life-threatening condition overnight. Their 13-year-old son suffered minor injuries.
The incident has thrust the normally tranquil principality into the spotlight, seemingly caught between international conflicts. Residents reported feeling the entire residential building shake from the force of the explosion, highlighting the severity of the attack.
The investigation into who is behind the assassination attempt is ongoing, with authorities seeking to understand the motives and perpetrators behind the violence that has disrupted the peace of Monaco.
The entire residential building trembled when the explosive device, presumably detonated from a distance, exploded.
Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.