Full Breakdown
Interpol Red Notice Issued for Ukrainian Woman Suspected in Monaco Parcel Bomb Attack
7/4/2026, 2:25:57 AM
The Attack in Monaco: Core Facts
On Monday evening, a parcel bomb exploded outside a ground-floor apartment in Monaco, injuring several occupants. Monaco deputy prosecutor Morgan Raymond said the device was placed on the building’s steps and detonated remotely as three individuals—identified by Monaco authorities as Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, his partner, and their son—arrived. The explosion marked the first known bomb attack in the principality.
Principal Actors
Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, a Ukrainian who speaks German and bears a snakelike tattoo, is the chief suspect. CCTV showed a person in a dark bucket hat and top; investigators first thought the suspect was male before identifying her as a woman. The alleged target is Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolaiev and his family, though Monaco officials have not confirmed their identities. Monaco deputy prosecutor Morgan Raymond says the suspect likely acted with accomplices. German police have searched a rented Frankfurt flat and car linked to Berezovska.
Timeline of the Attack and Investigation
The bomb detonated Monday evening, injuring three. Early July reports described a male suspect; later CCTV identified a female. On July 3 Monaco issued an arrest warrant and an Interpol Red Notice for Berezovska. German police seized evidence from her rented Frankfurt flat and car, to be transferred to Monaco.
Injuries and Casualties: Conflicting Figures
Monaco officials reported three wounded individuals, while a New York Times report cited five people with severe or light injuries, including a woman in critical condition. The discrepancy reflects differing source accounts of the blast’s impact.
Official Statements & Responses
Monaco’s prosecutor office said the suspect “likely did not act alone” and that two detained individuals were released for lack of evidence. German police announced they seized evidence from Berezovska’s apartment and vehicle and will hand it to authorities. Interpol noted a Red Notice is a request for arrest, not an international warrant.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Victim identity: some outlets name a Ukrainian businessman, but Monaco officials have not confirmed. Injury count: reports vary between three and five victims. Suspect description: early reports called the perpetrator male; later analysis identified a female.
Verbatim Quotes
- “was a woman who disguised herself as a man” — Morgan Raymond, Monaco deputy prosecutor
- “stirred strong emotions among the Monegasque population” — Morgan Raymond, Monaco deputy prosecutor
- “the modus operandi of this assassination attempt was deeply shocking.” — Morgan Raymond, Monaco deputy prosecutor
- “Evidence was secured which will be handed over to the Monegasque authorities,” — German authorities (statement)
What’s Next: Ongoing Search and Legal Process
Interpol’s Red Notice circulates to law-enforcement agencies worldwide as investigators pursue leads on possible accomplices. German police continue to monitor Berezovska’s movements, and Monaco awaits the transferred evidence to build a prosecutorial case. No motive has been publicly disclosed, and authorities have not indicated whether the attack was linked to broader geopolitical tensions.
