Interpol issued a red notice for Anastasiia Berezovska, a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman suspected of planting a bomb that injured a Ukraine-born oligarch and two others in Monaco on Monday, July 1, 2026, according to The Guardian and ABC News.
The Suspect: Anastasiia Berezovska’s Disguise and Escape Route
Anastasiia Berezovska, described as German-speaking with dark hair and a possible snake tattoo on her right arm, was identified by Interpol as the main suspect in the Monaco bombing. Authorities allege she disguised herself as a man to evade detection, wearing a dark long-sleeved top, light-colored shorts, and a black bucket hat during the attack. The Guardian reported that German police secured evidence from her rented flat and car before handing it to Monaco authorities. Berezovska is believed to have fled to Germany after crossing into France and traveling through Italy and other European countries. Monaco’s deputy prosecutor, Morgan Raymond, stated she “did not act alone,” citing the bomb’s sophistication and the presence of “collateral victims.”
The Bombing and Its Victims
The explosion occurred in the entrance hall of a Monaco apartment building near the French border, injuring three people. ABC News identified the victims as Vadym Iermolaiev, a 58-year-old Ukrainian-born businessman with Cypriot nationality, his partner, and their 13-year-old son. Iermolaiev, sanctioned by Ukraine in December 2023 for alleged ties to Russia, was in a critical condition with severe injuries, including amputations. His partner’s condition remained unstable, while the child was treated in non-critical condition at a Nice hospital. The Guardian noted that two other “collateral victims” sustained minor injuries.
Investigation Details: How Authorities Traced the Bombing
Monaco’s investigation relied on CCTV footage and witness testimony to shift focus from an initial male suspect to Berezovska. The Guardian published two photos of Berezovska from the Interpol red notice, showing her in a white T-shirt with dark stripes holding an electronic device. Investigators also traced a rented vehicle with German license plates used by the suspect. Raymond emphasized the bomb’s “relative sophistication” and the “modus operandi,” suggesting involvement by others. Two men arrested in Monaco were later released due to lack of evidence, while the suspect’s escape route was analyzed across multiple European jurisdictions.
Legal and Judicial Responses
Berezovska faces charges of attempted murder, placing an explosive in a public place, and criminal conspiracy. ABC News reported that Monaco’s Prince Albert II condemned the attack as “an odious act,” mobilizing public services for security. The judicial process includes analyzing the bomb’s remains in France, with Raymond noting that “judicial cooperation is particularly active” in Germany. The case has raised questions about cross-border crime, especially given Ukraine’s history of targeting Russian figures. <a href
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