Ukrainian woman living in Germany is prime suspect in Monaco bombing

Monaco authorities have identified a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman residing in Germany as the primary suspect in a bombing that occurred earlier this week. The attack, which injured three individuals and necessitated medical attention for four bystanders, took place at the entrance of an apartment building near the French border.

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The suspect left a backpack at the entrance.

Surveillance footage shows the suspect, disguised as a man, leaving a backpack at the building's entrance around 9 p.m. shortly before an explosive device detonated. The device was reportedly an improvised explosive device packed with bolts and metal fragments, detonated remotely. The suspect had allegedly conducted reconnaissance missions in the days leading up to the attack, also in disguise.

Interpol has issued a Red Notice for the woman, who is sought for attempted murder. She is believed to have fled to Italy in a rental car with German license plates following the incident. German police conducted a search of her home in the state of Hesse but did not find her. Authorities suspect she may not have acted alone, as two men arrested earlier were released due to insufficient evidence.

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The suspect was disguised as a man.

Media reports suggest the intended target of the bombing was Ukrainian billionaire Vadym Jermolajev, who was reportedly injured along with two family members. Jermolajev is described as one of Ukraine's wealthiest individuals but also a controversial figure.

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The suspect carried out several reconnaissance missions in the days before the attack.