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Ukrainian oligarch injured in Monaco blast — report

DW English · Jun 30, 2026, 1:30 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Vadym Yermolaiev was sanctioned by Ukraine for allegedly doing business in Russian-occupied Crimea.
  • https://p.dw.com/p/5GHk MRescue services were at the scene after the explosion at a Monaco building Image: Valery Hache/AFPAdvertisement.
  • Among those injured are Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, AFP news agency reported.

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Vadym Yermolaiev was sanctioned by Ukraine for allegedly doing business in Russian-occupied Crimea. Two other people were also injured, including a 13-year-old.

https://p.dw.com/p/5GHk MRescue services were at the scene after the explosion at a Monaco building Image: Valery Hache/AFPAdvertisement. A blast at the entrance of a residential building in Monaco resulted in three people being injured, two of them critically, the authorities said.

Among those injured are Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, AFP news agency reported. In addition, a woman was also wounded; Both she and Yermolaiev are in life-threatening condition,

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