Target of Monaco bomb blames attack on Ukrainian spy agency
Ukrainian businessman Vadym Iermolaiev has accused Ukraine's military intelligence agency, the GUR, of orchestrating an assassination attempt against him in Monaco. The incident, which involved a bombing, has led to a complex investigation involving the death of the suspected bomber.
Why it matters
Allegations of internal conflict or rogue operations within a nation's intelligence services during wartime have significant geopolitical and security implications.
Vadym Iermolaiev says the attack on him in Monaco was not a warning but an attempt to kill him and his family. Photograph: Twitter X Vadym Iermolaiev says the attack on him in Monaco was not a warning but an attempt to kill him and his family. Photograph: Twitter X Ukraine Target of Monaco bomb blames attack on Ukrainian spy agency Vadym Iermolaiev says military intelligence officers were behind assassination attempt that seriously wounded his wife and child
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Ukrainian businessman who survived an assassination attempt in Monaco has accused Ukraine’s military intelligence agency of organising the attack.
In his first public statement since the bombing that shook the wealthy principality, Vadym Iermolaiev alleged that serving and former officers of the GUR military intelligence agency were behind the attempted killing, which left him injured but his partner critically wounded.
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