Explosion outside Monaco residence critically injures Ukrainian oligarch and partner
A powerful explosion outside a residential building in Monaco on Monday evening has critically injured three people, including a prominent Ukrainian oligarch, in what authorities now describe as a deliberate attack. The blast, which occurred around 9 p.m. local time near the French border, marks the first such incident in the principality’s history, according to Monaco’s Minister of State Christophe Mirmand.
The explosion was caused by a booby-trapped backpack left at the entrance of the building, French and Monegasque officials said. A suspect was filmed placing the bag before fleeing on foot toward France, triggering a cross-border manhunt. Two of the victims—a Ukrainian oligarch and his partner—remain in life-threatening condition, while a 13-year-old child suffered less severe injuries, multiple European outlets reported .
The oligarch has been identified as Vadym Yermolaiev, a Ukrainian businessman sanctioned by Kyiv, according to French newspaper *Le Monde* and other sources . Authorities have not confirmed a motive but are investigating whether the attack was politically motivated, given the victim’s profile and the unprecedented nature of the incident in Monaco.
Monaco’s government initially called the explosion a “very likely attack,” with Mirmand telling AFP it was “the first time such an act has occurred in the principality” . French and Monegasque police are coordinating the search for the suspect, who is believed to have crossed into France. Surveillance footage captured the man leaving the backpack before the detonation, which shattered windows and damaged the building’s facade.
The explosion has sent shockwaves through the tiny Mediterranean state, where violent crime is rare. Monaco’s proximity to France and its status as a haven for wealthy elites—including Ukrainian oligarchs—have raised questions about security vulnerabilities. The attack follows heightened tensions in Europe over sanctions against Russian-linked figures, though no group has claimed responsibility.
Investigators are examining whether the backpack contained a homemade explosive device, as described by officials. The case has drawn international attention, with European media outlets describing it as an “unprecedented” act in Monaco’s modern history . The manhunt continues as authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
Follow us for live European news
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 2
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
4 further sources not geolocated
Articles
"Absichtliche Explosion" in Monaco: Ukrainischer Oligarch schwer verletzt Monacos Staatspräsident Mirmand sprach zunächst von einem "wahrscheinlichen Anschlag". Berichten zufolge soll es sich bei den drei Opfern um eine Familie handeln
der standard · about 2 hours ago
Prins Albert betuigt steun aan slachtoffers van explosie in Monaco Prins Albert (68) heeft zijn steun betuigd aan de slachtoffers, hun naasten en de omwonenden van de explosie die maandagavond in Monaco plaatsvond. "De criminele explosie die zich vanavond in Monaco heeft voorgedaan, is een schok voor de hele Monegaskische gemeenschap", laat de vorst in een verklaring weten. Bij de ontploffing raakten drie mensen gewond, van wie twee levensgevaarlijk.
rtl nieuws · about 2 hours ago
Cine este oligarhul ucrainean vizat de atacul cu colet-capcană în Monaco. Soția și copilul său, răniți și ei Explozia de luni seară provocată de un colet-bombă într-un bloc de locuințe din Monaco a rănit trei persoane, între care un oligarh ucrainean, Vadim Ermolaev, relatează Le Parisien. Explozia violentă s-a produs cu puțin înainte de ora locală 21:00, într-o clădire rezidențială situată între Boulevard dItalie și Rue du Révérend Père Louis Frolla, de-a lungul …
hotnews.ro · about 2 hours ago
Explosion verletzt ukrainischen Oligarchen – Mutmaßlicher Attentäter auf Video Bei einem Sprengstoffanschlag in Monaco wurden drei Menschen, darunter ein ukrainischer Unternehmer, schwer verletzt. Eine Überwachungskamera filmte den mutmaßlichen Täter, die Fahndung läuft auf Hochtouren.
welt.de · about 2 hours ago
Mehrere Verletzte: Explosion in Monaco trifft ukrainischen Unternehmer Am Dienstagabend erschüttert eine Explosion den Eingang eines Wohngebäudes im Fürstentum Monaco. Drei Menschen werden verletzt, zwei davon lebensbedrohlich. Ein Verdächtiger flieht zu Fuß in Richtung Frankreich.
tagesspiegel · about 2 hours ago
Rare explosion seriously injures 3 in Monaco as suspect flees into France A blast from an explosive device has seriously injured three people at a residential building in Monaco, and the attacker fled to France, local authorities said. French and…
japantoday · about 2 hours ago
Monaco explosion injures three and triggers police hunt #Monaco #Europe
mastodon bot · about 2 hours ago
Three people were injured in a powerful explosionin Monaco, two of whom are in a critical condition, according to European media. UPD: Among the victims of the explosion in Monaco are citizens of #Russia and #Ukraine, BFMTV reports, citing the police. A Ukrainian oligarch was blown up in Monaco,reports the Figaro newspaper. According to the information we have, all three victims are members of the same Ukrainian family. Two parents
mastodon bot · about 2 hours ago
«Cest arrivé à Monaco même ? !» : Une explosion retentit, les autorités évoquent «trois blessés dont deux graves» Un homme aurait été filmé peu avant les faits en train de déposer un sac à dos. Les victimes seraient membres dune famille ukrainienne.
liberation · about 2 hours ago
Ukrainischer Oligarch bei Explosion in Monaco verletzt
orf.at · about 2 hours ago
Tre skadade i explosion i Monaco Tre skadade
expressen · about 2 hours ago
Explosion in Monaco trifft ukrainischen Unternehmer Bei einem Sprengstoffanschlag in Monaco wurden drei Menschen, darunter ein ukrainischer Unternehmer, schwer verletzt. Eine Überwachungskamera filmte den mutmaßlichen Täter, die Fahndung läuft auf Hochtouren.
welt.de · about 3 hours ago
Starke Explosion erschütterte Monaco: Anschlag auf einen der reichsten Ukrainer? Am Eingang eines Wohngebäudes ereignete sich eine heftige Explosion, drei Personen wurden schwer verletzt, darunter auch einer der reichsten Unternehmer der Ukraine.
die presse · about 3 hours ago
Monaco : trois blessés dont deux graves dans lexplosion dun « colis piégé » Selon les autorités sur place, un suspect a déposé un sac dans un immeuble résidentiel, près de la frontière avec la France, avant de repartir. Daprès plusieurs médias citant des sources concordantes, lune des personnes gravement blessée est un oligarque ukrainien sanctionné par Kiev.
le monde · about 3 hours ago
Explozie puternică la Monaco: un bărbat a lăsat un rucsac în fața unei clădiri, înainte de a fugi de la locul faptei O explozie puternică a zguduit o clădire rezidențială de pe strada Révérend-Père-Louis-Frolla din Monaco, în apropierea graniței cu Franța, după ce un bărbat a fost văzut lăsând în urmă un rucsac înainte de a fugi din zonă, au declarat autoritățile. Trei persoane au fost rănite, dintre care două grav, în timp ce poliția continuă căutarea suspectului, scrie Le Figaro.
digi24 · about 3 hours ago
Primul atac cu un colet-capcană din istoria Monaco. Printre răniţi, un oligarh ucrainean vizat de sancţiuni Incident fără precedent în Monaco, unde un colet-capcană a explodat, luni seară, într-o clădire rezidențială. Printre cele trei persoane rănite ar fi şi oligarhul ucrainean Vadim Ermolaev.
adevarul · about 3 hours ago
Drei Schwerverletzte bei Explosion in Monaco
orf.at · about 3 hours ago
NEW 🚨 Three people injured in deliberate explosion in Monaco: officials READ:
telegram_Insider Paper · about 3 hours ago
Kraftig explosion i Monaco: Avskyvärt brott Flera personer har skadats i en kraftig explosion i ett bostadshus i Monaco på måndagskvällen. Händelsen beskrivs som den första i sitt slag i landet.
svenska dagbladet · about 3 hours ago
Explosion in Monaco injuries 3 including Ukrainian tycoon, and suspected attacker flees to France
news.yahoo.com · about 4 hours ago
⚡️Massive explosion in Monaco injures Ukrainian family, media reports. According to the French news outlet BFM TV, the blast injured Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, his partner, and 13-year-old daughter. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible terrorist attack.
bluesky_Kyiv Independent · about 4 hours ago
Police hunt for suspect after three wounded in Monaco blast Ukrainian oligarch reported to be among injured in explosion at residential building in the Mediterranean principality.
aljazeera · about 4 hours ago
Monaco explosion wounds Ukrainian oligarch as authorities probe deliberate attack Three people were wounded in an explosion at a residential building in Monaco on Monday in what authorities said was a deliberate attack. The blast occurred around 9 p.m. (1900 GMT) on a street near the French border. Minister of State Christophe Mirmand said the explosion was "very likely an attack," AFP reported.
france24 · about 4 hours ago
Tre såret i eksplosjon i Monaco Tre personer er skadet, to av dem alvorlig, etter en kraftig eksplosjon i en bolig i Monaco mandag kveld, skriver avisen Le Figaro. Avisen skriver at de sårede er ukrainske statsborgere. Monacos statsminister Christophe Mirmand forteller til nyhetsbyrået AFP at eksplosjonen mest sannsynlig var et angrep. – Dette er første gang i historien, så vidt jeg vet, at en slik handling har funnet sted i fyrstedømmet, sier Mirmand. En mann ble sett da han satte fra seg en ryggsekk utenfor døren til boligen like før det smalt. Gjerningspersonen flyktet fra stedet til fots, og politiet har satt i gang en stor jakt på den mistenkte. Eksplosjonen skjedde rundt klokka 21 mandag kveld i en gate nær grensen til Frankrike, ifølge lokale medier.
nrk · about 4 hours ago
BREAKING: Huge explosion in Monaco injures 3 Ukrainians, police launch manhunt for suspected bomber @insiderpaper
telegram_Insider Paper · about 4 hours ago
Ukrainian businessman Vadim Yermolaev was reportedly targeted by an explosion in Monaco. An explosive device left in a backpack detonated as a family entered a premises. #Russia #Monaco
mastodon bot · about 4 hours ago
Bomaanslag in Monaco, Oekraïense oligarch zwaargewond In Monaco en het zuiden van Frankrijk is een klopjacht begonnen naar een verdachte na een bomaanslag. Drie mensen zijn gewond geraakt door een gerichte aanslag in Monaco. Een van de gewonden zou de Oekraïense oligarch Vadim Ermolaev zijn.
rtl nieuws · about 5 hours ago
Suspect flees after bomb attack in Monaco injures three people Explosion rocks residential building in wealthy Mediterranean principality
financial times · about 5 hours ago
Ukrainian oligarch among 3 wounded in deliberate Monaco explosion A blast from an explosive device wounded Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev and two others in Monaco on Monday, authorities said, in a deliberate act unprecedented in the principality. Three people including a teenager were wounded in the explosion that struck around 9pm local time in a residential building on a street along the border with France. A source close to the investigation who asked not to be named said that one of those wounded was Yermolaiev. Monacos Minister of State Christophe...
south china morning post · about 5 hours ago
Liveblog Ukrainekrieg: Ukrainischer Oligarch bei Explosion in Monaco schwer verletzt Frankreich setzt gestoppten russischen Tanker fest +++ Mit Meuterei gedroht: Russischer Ukraine-Veteran zu Haftstrafe verurteilt +++ Putin räumt Treibstoffmangel ein +++ alle Neuigkeiten im Liveblog
faz · about 5 hours ago