Monaco blast targeting Ukrainian-born oligarch sparks cross-border manhunt
Police in Monaco and France are searching for a suspect after an explosion wounded three people in the wealthy principality. Two sources said the attack targeted a Ukrainian-born oligarch. Monaco prosecutor Stephane Thibault said the suspect is believed to have fled on foot into France after the parcel-bomb attack.
Security forces in Monaco and France are searching for a suspected attacker after an explosion wounded three people in the wealthy principality. According to France 24, two sources said the incident on Monday evening targeted a Ukrainian-born oligarch.
Monaco prosecutor Stephane Thibault said the suspect is believed to have fled on foot into France following the attack, which is thought to have involved a parcel bomb. Authorities are investigating the case as attempted murder.
Security units have launched a coordinated search across the two countries. The motive behind the incident is not yet clear and the investigation is ongoing. Such an attack is rare in Monaco and could prompt a review of security measures in the principality in the coming days.
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