German Police Search 39-Year-Old Suspect's Home in Monaco Bomb Attack
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Updated · CNN · Jul 3
German Police Search 39-Year-Old Suspect's Home in Monaco Bomb Attack
3 articles · Updated · CNN · Jul 3
Summary
German police searched the rental apartment and vehicle of a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman suspected in Monday’s Monaco bombing and said any evidence will be passed to Monegasque authorities.
An Interpol Red Notice identified the suspect as Anastasiia Berezovska, who prosecutors say disguised herself as a man, fled through France to Italy in a German-registered rental car, and likely did not act alone.
Security footage showed the suspect scouting the building several times before prosecutors say she planted a bomb in the entranceway and remotely detonated it as Vadym Yermolaiev’s group returned from dinner.
Three family members of Ukrainian origin were hit in the blast—one remains in life-threatening condition, one is seriously injured and one suffered minor injuries—while two bystanders were hurt by flying glass.
Monaco has called the attack an attempted assassination of Yermolaiev, a rare act in a city-state with 556 police officers and 1,387 CCTV cameras where no homicides or attempted murders were recorded last year.
How did a lone assassin with a snake tattoo outsmart Monaco's billion-dollar security system?
Why was a sanctioned tycoon targeted by a female assassin in the world’s safest city-state?
June 29, 2026 Monaco Bombing: International Manhunt and Organized Crime Links in Attack on Vadym Yermolaiev
Overview
On June 29, 2026, a bomb attack at a Monaco residential building seriously injured three people, shaking the principality’s reputation for safety. Authorities quickly launched an intense investigation, examining the scene and focusing on whether the sophisticated device indicated multiple perpetrators. Early police efforts included detaining two suspects, but both were released, highlighting the complexity of the case. The incident immediately raised concerns about public safety and challenged Monaco’s image as a secure haven. As the investigation unfolded, officials worked to understand the motives and broader implications, signaling a significant shift in the principality’s sense of security.