Ukrainian woman disguised as man is main suspect in deadly Monaco attack

Interpol has issued a Red Notice for Anastasiia Berezovska, a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman, who is the primary suspect in a recent bomb attack in Monaco. The incident, which occurred on Monday, June 29, 2026, reportedly targeted Ukrainian-born tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev, his partner, and their 13-year-old son, all of whom sustained injuries when a remotely detonated explosive device went off at their apartment building's entrance. Yermolaiev, a Cypriot national, had faced sanctions from Ukraine in 2023 due to alleged connections with Russia.

Investigators initially identified the suspect as a heavily built male, but a review of CCTV footage and witness accounts redirected the inquiry toward a woman disguised as a man. Berezovska, whose last known residence was in Germany, is believed to have fled through France and Italy in a rental car, with German authorities having since searched her apartment and vehicle. Monaco's deputy public prosecutor, Morgan Raymond, indicated that the sophistication of the device and the method of operation suggest the suspect likely did not act alone.

The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but it has shocked the principality, with Prince Albert II of Monaco condemning it as "an odious act". International efforts are underway to locate and apprehend Berezovska on charges including attempted murder and placing an explosive device with criminal intent.