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Three people injured after explosion in Monaco

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Updated 7h ago
Key Topics & People
Christophe Mirmand *Monaco explosion Vadym Yermolaiev BFM TV

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Story Timeline

Jun 28 – Jul 4

5 articles|5 sources
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Human Interest(2)
Al Jazeera10h ago

Police hunt for suspect after three wounded in Monaco blast

Police are searching for a suspect following a deliberate explosion at a residential building in Monaco on Monday evening. Three people were injured, including a teenager, with a couple in their 50s or 60s sustaining life-threatening injuries. Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, a Monaco resident subject to Kyiv's sanctions, was reportedly among the wounded. The explosive device contained bolts and buckshot. Monaco's Minister of State described the incident as a "deliberate explosion," noting it was the first of its kind in the principality's history. Authorities in Monaco and neighboring France are involved in the hunt for the suspect.

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Fox News - World12h ago

'Parcel bomb' explodes in Monaco residential area, leaving 2 critically injured: reports

A parcel bomb exploded in the center of Monaco near a residential building on Monday night, critically injuring two people. Surveillance video reportedly showed a man leaving a backpack at the scene shortly before the blast. Monaco's minister of state confirmed the two victims sustained life-threatening injuries, noting that such an event is unprecedented in the principality. Authorities in Monaco and France have launched a joint operation to find the suspect. Mayors from nearby French towns expressed solidarity and support for Monaco following the incident.

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Conflict(2)
South China Morning Post14h ago

Police hunt fugitive in Monaco after 3 wounded in ‘deliberate explosion’

Three people were seriously injured, two critically, in a deliberate explosion at a residential building in Monaco on Monday. Authorities are hunting a fugitive in connection with the incident. A source close to the investigation identified one of the injured as Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev. The Minister of State, Christophe Mirmand, initially described the blast as an "attack" but later referred to it as a "deliberate explosion." The motive behind the explosion remains unclear.

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The Guardian - World News14h ago

Monaco explosion injures three and triggers police hunt

An explosion occurred Monday evening in a residential building lobby in Monaco, injuring three people, two of whom are in critical condition. CCTV footage reportedly shows a man dropping a backpack at the location shortly before the blast, and police are hunting for the suspect who fled on foot towards the French border. The explosive device is described as a "parcel bomb" containing bolts and buckshot. The victims are a couple in their 50s or 60s, who are in life-threatening condition, and a 13-year-old, who sustained less serious injuries. The minister of state stated the incident was "very likely an attack," and the principality's prosecutor general confirmed the suspect left a bag or package, though no motive has been identified.

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National Security(1)
BBC News - World7h ago

Three people injured after explosion in Monaco

An explosion at a residential building in Monaco on Rue Révérend Père Louis Frolla injured three people, two critically. The blast occurred shortly before 9 PM local time after a bag containing an explosive device, which appeared to include bolts and pellets, was left outside the building. Monaco's head of government, Christophe Mirmand, stated it was "very likely an attack" and that police are investigating. Video surveillance showed a suspect fleeing towards France. The three injured individuals were taken to a hospital in Nice, France. Prince Albert II described the incident as a "heinous crime."

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Key Claims

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An explosion at a residential building in Monaco injured three people, two critically.

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The blast occurred shortly before 21:00 local time after a bag was left outside the building.

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Minister of State Christophe Mirmand stated it was 'very likely an attack' and police were investigating.

— Christophe Mirmand

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Prince Albert II described the incident as a 'heinous crime' and 'a shock to the entire Monaco community'.

— Prince Albert II

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Three people were injured in an explosion at a residential building in Monaco.

— authorities

May 3 – May 9

1 articles|1 sources
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Legal & Judicial(1)
The Guardian - World NewsMay 3

Two people dead after explosion at house in Bristol

Two people have died following a suspicious explosion at a residential address in Sterncourt Road, Frenchay, Bristol, which occurred around 6:30 am on Sunday. Avon and Somerset Police have declared a major incident and are treating the cause as suspicious, though they have ruled out terrorism. Emergency services, including bomb disposal, are on the scene, and a cordon is in place, leading to road closures and the evacuation of nearby residents. Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident, but are conducting inquiries at a linked property in Speedwell. Families of the deceased have been informed.

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Key Claims

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Two adults have died following an explosion at a residential address in Sterncourt Road, Bristol.

— Avon and Somerset police

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Residents of nearby houses were evacuated to a temporary rest centre at a nearby Harvester pub.

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The cause of the explosion is being treated as suspicious, but police have ruled out terrorism as a motive.

— Avon and Somerset police

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Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

— Avon and Somerset police

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There was not believed to have been any significant damage to neighbouring properties.

— Avon and Somerset police