Local reports have identified a billionaire Ukrainian oligarch as one of the casualties in an explosion that occurred in Monaco.
On Monday, June 29, three individuals, all believed to be Ukrainian, sustained injuries in the explosion that took place shortly after 9 pm on Rue du Révérend Père Louis Frolla.
According to Monaco Matin news outlet, one of the victims has been named as Vadim Ermolaev, a prominent figure among Ukraine’s affluent class who reportedly left the country following recent conflicts with Russia.
The other two victims are described as a middle-aged to elderly woman and a teenage boy.
Authorities in Monaco are currently on the lookout for a suspect connected to the incident.
Surveillance footage captured the moment when an individual dropped a backpack at the entrance of a residential building just before the explosion, as reported by French media sources.
Pictures circulating on social media show the suspected individual wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, a bucket hat, and khaki pants.
Authorities have not disclosed the suspect’s identity at this time, but surveillance cameras have tracked the individual moving through Monaco and to Beausoleil.
Law enforcement teams, including the Nice Anti-Crime Squad and emergency response units from Nice and Menton, have been dispatched to bolster security in the Beausoleil vicinity.
The Minister of State in Monaco has stated that the incident is likely an intentional attack and that the explosive device possibly contained bolts and shrapnel.
“Law enforcement agencies are currently gathering evidence,” the Minister said, emphasizing that such an event has not previously occurred in the principality’s history.
Select Daily Mirror as a ‘Preferred Source’ on Google News to stay updated on the latest news.
At Reach and across our entities , we and our partners use cookies and other identifiers to enhance your site experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized ads. You can opt out of data sharing by clicking the “Do Not Sell or Share my Data” button on the webpage. Please note that preferences are browser-specific. By using our site and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Notice and <a data-testid="cipa-terms-and-conditions-notice-link" href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/terms-conditions/" rel="noreferrer" target="_
