An explosion shakes Monaco after a man reportedly leaves a bag containing an explosive device in front of a building near the French border, according to reports. The blast injures five people in total, including one seriously hurt person identified as Ukrainian oligarch Vadim Yermolaev, who lives in Monaco and was returning to his residence at the time with his partner and teenage son. The other injured are also treated for injuries and shock. Officials state that the device is placed at the entrance of the building and that the incident marks the first time such an attack is recorded in Monaco’s history.
Authorities say surveillance footage captures the suspect and shows him fleeing on foot from the scene toward France. Local responders provide immediate care, and multiple injured people are evacuated to hospitals in Nice. Monaco authorities inform French national police and coordinate with the municipal police of the nearby town of Beausoleil and Monaco’s security services. Monaco’s Prince Albert II characterizes the incident as a “horrific crime.” Reports also include statements from local officials describing follow-up measures intended to strengthen public safety and prevent recurrence.
