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Monaco Explosion: Ukrainian Woman Identified as Prime Suspect in Parcel Bomb Attack Targeting Oligarch – Manhunt Intensifies as She Remains on the Run

17GEN4 News | July 3, 2026 – Latest Updates

A major international manhunt is underway after a powerful parcel bomb exploded in the ultra-wealthy principality of Monaco on June 29, 2026, seriously injuring a Ukrainian-born oligarch, his partner, and their 13-year-old son. The blast, which occurred shortly before 9:00 PM local time (CEST) at the entrance of a residential building at 4 Rue Révérend Père Louis Frolla near the Monaco-France border, has shocked the normally serene Mediterranean enclave known for its casinos, luxury, and tight security. It marks what officials describe as the first such attack in Monaco’s modern history.

According to Monaco authorities, an unidentified person left a backpack or package containing an improvised explosive device (IED) at the building entrance. The device — packed with explosives, bolts, buckshot, and metal shrapnel — was detonated remotely as the victims entered the hall. The explosion caused significant damage to the entrance area. Forensic teams from France are analyzing the bomb remains. The attack is being treated as a deliberate, targeted assassination attempt.

The primary target was Vadym Yermolaiev (also spelled Vadim Ermolaev or Iermolaiev), a 58-year-old Ukrainian-born tycoon and real estate/construction magnate who lives in Monaco. He renounced his Ukrainian citizenship around 2019 and holds Cypriot citizenship. He was sanctioned by Ukraine in 2023 over alleged business ties to Russia, including interests in Crimea. Yermolaiev suffered burns and shrapnel injuries. His condition has improved and he is no longer considered life-threatening.

His female partner sustained life-threatening injuries, including the amputation of both legs/feet. She remains in critical condition at Nice University Hospital (CHU Nice).Their 13-year-old son suffered minor injuries and is in stable, non-critical condition at Lenval Children’s Hospital in Nice. At least two other people were treated for shock. No fatalities have been reported.

In a major breakthrough announced today (July 3), Interpol issued a Red Notice (international arrest warrant) for Anastasiia Berezovska, a 39-year-old Ukrainian national. She is the chief suspect in the bombing. CCTV footage initially showed what appeared to be a heavily built man wearing a dark long-sleeved top, light-colored trousers or shorts, and a black bucket hat. Authorities now confirm this was Berezovska disguised as a man. She is described as speaking German and possibly having a snake tattoo on her right arm. Escape route: After planting the device and triggering the explosion, she fled on foot across the border into Beausoleil, France. She then used a rented car and traveled through Italy and other European countries back to Germany, where she has a last known address in the Main-Taunus district of Hesse. German police recently searched her rented apartment and vehicle, seizing evidence that has been handed over to Monegasque authorities. She remains at large.

Monaco’s deputy prosecutor Morgan Raymond stated that the sophistication of the device and the level of planning suggest she likely did not act alone, though investigators are still probing possible accomplices. Two men briefly detained were later released. Berezovska faces charges of attempted murder, placing an explosive device in a public place with criminal intent, and criminal conspiracy.

The joint investigation by Monaco Police and French authorities is ongoing. Motive appears to be a targeted attack on Yermolaiev, possibly linked to organized crime or “settling of scores.” Some reports connect it to fraudulent call center operations in Ukraine (notably Dnipro), with Yermolaiev’s son previously facing related legal issues abroad.Prince Albert II of Monaco condemned the incident as a “heinous crime,” while Minister of State Christophe Mirmand called it unprecedented in the principality’s history.

Latest Updates (as of July 3, 2026 evening)

• Interpol Red Notice active for Anastasiia Berezovska.

• International manhunt continues with cooperation from Germany, France, and other European countries.

• Evidence from the German search is being analyzed.

• No arrests have been made; the suspect is still on the run.

• Security has been heightened in Monaco, with increased police presence around sensitive areas.

The attack has deeply shaken Monaco’s reputation as one of the world’s safest and most secure places for the ultra-wealthy.

Ukrainian Woman Anastasiia Berezovska Named Suspect in Oligarch Bombing – Manhunt Latest Updates | 17GEN4 News

Breaking: Interpol issues Red Notice for 39-year-old Ukrainian Anastasiia Berezovska in Monaco parcel bomb attack that injured oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, his partner (legs amputated), and their son. Suspect disguised as man, fled to Germany, still on the run. Full details, timeline, and latest manhunt updates from 17GEN4 News.

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