Investigation Uncovers Use Of Disguise, Remote-Controlled Bomb In Monaco Attack

A parcel bomb attack in Monaco targeting a Ukrainian tycoon and his family has triggered an international manhunt, with authorities identifying a 39-year-old woman, Anastasiia Berezovska, as the main suspect in the case. The attack, which took place outside a residential building after the victims returned from a seaside dinner, is being investigated as an attempted murder involving remote detonation of an explosive device.

According to investigators, the explosive was allegedly planted in advance at the entrance of the building and later triggered remotely when the victims were nearby. The blast injured the tycoon, Vadym Yermolaiev, along with his partner and child, with one of the victims reported to be in a life-threatening condition. Prosecutors have stated that the method of detonation suggests possible involvement of multiple individuals.

Authorities said the suspect initially appeared in CCTV footage as a heavily built person dressed in a dark long-sleeved top, light shorts, and a bucket hat, leading investigators to believe a man was responsible. However, further review of surveillance footage and witness accounts later suggested that the attacker may have been a woman disguising herself as a man during the operation.

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Investigators have described Anastasiia Berezovska as being originally from Ukraine, with dark hair and German language skills. She is also reported to have a distinctive snake tattoo extending from her shoulder to her elbow. Following the attack, she allegedly fled to France and then travelled onward to Italy in a vehicle with German registration, which was reportedly rented specifically for the operation.

The case has prompted a wider international response, with Interpol issuing a red notice for Berezovska on charges including attempted murder, use of an explosive device in a public place, and criminal conspiracy. Authorities believe the complexity of the escape route and use of remote detonation may indicate a coordinated operation rather than a single perpetrator.

The attack has shocked Monaco, one of the world’s smallest and most heavily surveilled states, known for its high-security environment and affluent residents. Officials, including Prince Albert II, have condemned the incident as an “odious act,” while law enforcement agencies across Europe continue to coordinate efforts to locate and arrest the suspect.

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