Key facts
- A suspect has been identified in connection with a parcel bombing in Monaco.
- The explosion injured three people, including a Ukrainian businessman and a child.
- An arrest warrant has been issued for the suspect, who is a foreign national.
- An Interpol Red Notice will be issued for the suspect.
- French authorities are assisting Monaco in the investigation.
Monaco prosecutors announced Thursday that a suspect has been identified in the investigation into a parcel bombing that seriously wounded three people, including a Ukraine-born multi-millionaire. An arrest warrant has been issued for the suspect, who will be the subject of an Interpol Red Notice. The announcement follows the arrest and subsequent release of an individual on Wednesday as authorities continued their probe. The prosecutor's office stated the suspect is a foreign national. The explosion occurred late Monday at the entrance of an apartment building, targeting a family. Media reports identified Ukrainian construction tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev as one of the injured. He reportedly renounced his Ukrainian citizenship nearly a decade ago and faced Ukrainian sanctions in 2023 due to ties with Russia. A woman and a child were also injured; the child has been interviewed in neighboring France, while the other two victims are still unable to be questioned, with one in critical condition. The blast is being treated as an attempted assassination, with French authorities providing assistance. Analysis of the explosive device and efforts to identify the bomber are ongoing. The attack has shocked the principality, known for its wealthy residents, and Prince Albert II described it as an 'odious act,' mobilizing public services to ensure security.