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Who is Vadym Yermolaiev, the Ukrainian tycoon injured in Monaco blast?

Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2026, 12:15 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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  • Police in Monaco and France have begun a manhunt for a suspect seen leaving an explosive device at a residential building.
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  • Among those caught in the blast, which occurred at 9pm (19:00 GMT) on Monday, were three Ukrainian nationals, Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Tuesday.

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Police in Monaco and France have begun a manhunt for a suspect seen leaving an explosive device at a residential building.

xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo. This residential building in Monaco was the site of an explosion on June 29, 2026 [Alexandre Dimou/Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 1 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Police in Monaco and neighbouring France have launched a manhunt for a suspect believed to have detonated a makeshift bomb in the centre of the wealthy Mediterranean principality, seriously injuring several people, officials say.

Among those caught in the blast, which occurred at 9pm (19:00 GMT) on Monday, were three Ukrainian nationals, Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Tuesday.

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