Interpol Issues Red Notice For Suspect In Monaco Apartment Bombing
Interpol issued a red notice on Friday, July 3, 2026, for 39-year-old Ukrainian Anastasiia Berezovska in connection with a bombing at the entrance of an apartment building in Monaco that injured three people.[1]
Surveillance footage shows the suspect placing the explosive device from a shopping bag and remotely detonating it after confirming the victims' presence.[1] Three people were injured in the blast, including businessman Vadym Yermolaiev.[1] Investigators say Berezovska fled through France and Italy to Germany, where police raided an apartment in Frankfurt linked to her.[1] Monaco prosecutors say the device's sophistication indicates the perpetrator probably did not act alone.[1]
On June 30, 2026, an explosive device detonated at the entrance of the building in Monaco, injuring three people including Yermolaiev.[1] Ukraine imposed 10-year personal sanctions on Yermolaiev on December 23, 2023, citing his companies' continued operations in Russian-occupied Crimea and payments to the Russian state. Social media posts circulated footage and suggested the suspect disguised herself as a man while planting the device, and that she lives in Germany and bears a distinctive snake tattoo.
Interpol's red notice extends the investigation across Monaco, France, Italy and Germany as authorities continue searches and probes tied to the attack.[1]
The mainstream summary does not mention the significant context surrounding Vadym Yermolaiev, specifically his 10-year personal sanctions imposed by Ukraine for his business operations in Russian-occupied Crimea and payments to the Russian state. This detail highlights the potential motivations behind the bombing, suggesting that the attack may be linked to Yermolaiev's controversial business dealings rather than being a random act of violence. The sanctions included asset freezes and restrictions on financial transactions, which could provide insight into the broader implications of the incident and the motivations of those involved.[2]
Additionally, while the summary focuses on the bombing incident itself, social media insights indicate that Berezovska may have disguised herself as a man during the attack and that her operation was likely planned, given the sophistication of the device and the escape route through multiple countries. This perspective suggests a more complex narrative involving potential accomplices and premeditated intent, which is not fully captured in the mainstream account. The implication that the attack was orchestrated rather than spontaneous raises questions about the broader network involved in this incident.
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Ukraine imposed 10-year personal sanctions on Vadym Yermolaiev on December 23, 2023, including asset freezes and restrictions on financial transactions, citing his companies' continued operations in Russian-occupied Crimea under Russian law and payment of millions of dollars in taxes to the Russian state.
Explosion in Monaco: Who is Vadym Yermolaiev? — Deutsche Welle
One of Yermolaiev's sanctioned companies, Alef-Vinal-Crimea, manages Crimean operations of Alef-Vinal, one of Ukraine's largest alcoholic beverage producers.
Explosion in Monaco: Who is Vadym Yermolaiev? — Deutsche Welle
📌 Key Facts
- On June 30, 2026, an explosive device detonated at the entrance of a Monaco apartment building, injuring three people including businessman Vadym Yermolaiev.
- On Friday, July 3, 2026, Interpol issued a red notice for 39-year-old Ukrainian national Anastasiia Berezovska on attempted murder and related charges.
- Surveillance footage shows a suspect placing the bomb from a shopping bag and remotely detonating it after confirming the victims’ presence.
- Investigators say Berezovska fled via France and Italy to Germany, where authorities raided a Frankfurt apartment linked to her.
- Monaco prosecutors say the bomb’s sophistication indicates the perpetrator likely did not act alone.
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