Ukrainian suspect, cloaked as man, escapes after Monaco parcel‑bomb blast

Sun Sep 06 2026 09:24:47 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A 39‑year‑old Ukrainian woman, disguised as a man, evades arrest following a bomb that injured three people in Monaco. International police collaborate under an Interpol Red Notice.

After a parcel bomb detonated outside a high‑end apartment on Monaco’s northern edge, authorities identified 39‑year‑old Anastasiia Berezovska as the main suspect. She allegedly left a package, fled on foot and later drove to Germany—all while wearing a male‑style disguise. Monaco’s deputy prosecutor says the victims were a Ukrainian‑Macedonian real‑estate mogul, his partner and a 13‑year‑old son. Interpol has issued a Red Notice, and German police have searched her rented apartment in Hesse. Prince Albert II condemned the attack as a “heinous crime” and praised international cooperation. The incident highlights growing cross‑border security challenges in Europe.

Ukrainian suspect, cloaked as man, escapes after Monaco parcel‑bomb blast

On the night of 29 June, a parcel bomb detonated in the entrance hall of a Monaco apartment building, injuring three residents: 58‑year‑old real‑estate developer Vadym Yermolaiev, his partner, and their 13‑year‑old son. The blast followed a short period of silence after a package was left at the doorstep.

Monaco’s deputy‑prosecutor Morgan Raymond confirmed that the main suspect is 39‑year‑old Anastasiia Berezovska, a Ukrainian woman who allegedly concealed herself in a male‑style outfit to escape capture. CCTV footage shows her wearing a dark bucket‑hat and an outfit that could be mistaken for a man.

After leaving the scene on foot, Berezovska reportedly boarded a hire car and drove into Italy before heading to Germany, where authorities seized a rented apartment and a vehicle she used. A Red Notice has been issued by Interpol, calling on 196 member countries to locate and arrest the suspect.

The victims were treated in hospitals in Nice and the nearby Lenval children’s hospital, with the adults suffering serious injuries. Yermolaiev, a former Ukrainian citizen who renounced his passport in 2019, is a sanctioned oligarch with interests in the Russian‑annexed Crimea region.

Prince Albert II condemned the explosion as a “heinous crime” and praised the rapid cooperation between Monaco, France and Germany. The case remains on an international chase, with police trying to catch the suspect before any further harm can be inflicted.

In the next few days, viewers can explore the site of the explosion virtually – walk the staircase, view the damaged façade, and even examine the CCTVs that caught the suspect’s getaway. A complete interactive map will be available in the metaverse hub.