Investigation into Monaco Bombing Continues
Ukrainian prosecutors have released a video of the bombing in Monaco that seriously injured tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev and his family on June 30. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and the case has involved investigators from Monaco, France, and Ukraine, as well as international police agency Interpol.
The suspected perpetrator, Anastasiia Berezovska, was found dead in Ukraine a few days after the attack. A Ukrainian military intelligence officer confessed to killing her, stating that he acted alone and without the knowledge of his superiors, according to the Ukrainian Security Service, known as the SBU.
The video provided by Ukrainian prosecutors shows a person with a hat and carrying a bag placing an object in the entryway of a building and then walking away. A man, woman, and child are seen climbing the hill in the background. As they approach the entryway, a blast is heard, and the video turns into a blur.
Ukrainian chief prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko stated in a Telegram post that the video came from a surveillance camera installed by the suspected perpetrators to ensure that the attack took place. He added that the images were initially deleted but specialists from the SBU were able to restore them.
The Monaco prosecutor’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the video or the status of the investigation.
Vadym Yermolaiev’s lawyers released a letter this week accusing Ukrainian security services of organizing the explosion and urging protection for his family. In the letter, Yermolaiev stated that the Ukrainian military intelligence agency was directly involved in an attempt to assassinate his family. He wrote that he remains hospitalized, his partner Anna has irreversible injuries, and their 13-year-old son had burns and fractures.
Yermolaiev was sanctioned by Zelenskyy’s government in 2023 for his ties to Russia and has said he renounced his Ukrainian citizenship. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not commented on whether he helped in the case.
It is worth noting that the case has been surrounded by controversy, with Yermolaiev’s lawyers accusing the Ukrainian security services of organizing the explosion. However, the Ukrainian authorities have denied these claims, stating that the investigation is ongoing and that all evidence will be taken into consideration.
The case highlights the complexities and challenges of international investigations, particularly when it involves multiple countries and agencies. The release of the video is a significant development in the case and will likely be closely watched by the public and the media.
Investigation Continues Amidst Controversy
The investigation into the Monaco bombing continues, with Ukrainian prosecutors releasing a video of the attack. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and the case has involved investigators from multiple countries and agencies. The release of the video is a significant development in the case and will likely be closely watched by the public and the media.
