Monaco · Yermolaev · explosion (монако · ермолаев · взрыв)
A bomb explosion in Monaco on June 29 injured three people, including Ukrainian businessman Vadim Ermolaev and his companions. Authorities suspect the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) was behind the attack, which they believe was a warning rather than an assassination attempt. The incident occurred near Ermolaev's residence and led to investigations by Monaco’s authorities.
Consensus
- The explosion occurred on June 29 in Monaco near Rue de Rive-d'An-Louis-Folla.
- Three people were injured, including Vadim Ermolaev, his female companion, and a 13-year-old boy.
- Authorities suspect the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) was involved in organizing the attack.
- The explosion is not being classified as a terrorist act but rather as an attempted murder or warning.
Points of divergence
- Ermolaev's female companion had both legs amputated, and he himself suffered leg injuries. His son received burns all over his body. — kommersant
- The injured included two adults aged 50-60 and a teenager related to them; Ermolaev was among the victims. — vm
- Ermolaev had previously been listed in Forbes' rich list, and he was sanctioned by Ukraine for cooperation with Russia. He also owned businesses involved in fraud targeting Estonians. — vedomosti
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