Shocking new footage shows moment bomb exploded in Monaco
Surveillance footage recovered by Ukrainian authorities shows a botched assassination attempt in Monaco involving a bomb planted outside a luxury apartment complex. The explosion wounded property mogul Vadym Ermolaev and his family, and the suspect was captured on video fleeing the scene.
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This incident highlights the international reach of conflicts and the use of sophisticated surveillance and forensic recovery in criminal investigations.
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COMMENTS Dramatic footage shows the moment a bomber planted an explosive next to a luxury apartment complex in Monaco - before it detonated seconds later.
The bomb exploded on June 29, wounding property mogul Vadym Ermolaev, his mistress and their 13-year-old son.
The footage, recovered by Ukraine ’s Security Service, shows the botched assassination attempt in full, with the bomber, believed to be 39-year-old Ukrainian national Anastasiia Berezovska, appearing to place a bag just outside the building’s entrance.
Moments later, she walks away, as Ermolaev and his family approach the entrance. The attacker turns to watch the family approach, before a huge blast is seen.
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