Ukrainian Woman, Monaco Bombing Suspect, Found Dead Near Kyiv — Report
Details Emerge in High-Profile Bombing Case
Discovery of the Suspect's Body
July 7 (Reuters) - The body of a Ukrainian woman suspected of carrying out a bomb attack that targeted a wealthy Ukrainian-born businessman in Monaco last week was found near Ukraine's capital Kyiv, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Tuesday.
Citing sources in law enforcement, the Ukrainian news outlet said the woman had been shot and her body was found close to 11 p.m. local time (2000 GMT) on Monday.
Profile of the Suspect
Anastasiia Berezovska and the Interpol Red Notice
Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, was named as the chief suspect in an Interpol Red Notice, which said she was Ukrainian, spoke German and was wanted by authorities in Monaco for attempted murder, placing an explosive device in a public place with criminal intent, and criminal conspiracy.
Timeline of the Attack and Escape
Attack in Monaco and Subsequent Flight
Monaco's deputy prosecutor said last week that the attacker had left the principality on foot to nearby France then fled by car to Germany via several European countries, including Italy.
Victims and Ongoing Investigation
Details of the Attack and Injured Parties
Ukrainian-born Vadym Yermolaiev, his partner and son were wounded in the attack on Monday last week, sources said.
Suspects Detained
Ukrainska Pravda, citing another source in the law enforcement agencies, reported that two suspects had already been detained in connection with the case.
Backgrounds of the Detained Suspects
One of them is an officer with the Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR), while the other is a former law enforcement officer, Ukrainska Pravda said.
Ukrainian police and HUR did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Background of Vadym Yermolaiev
Yermolaiev was given Cypriot nationality in 2019 and was placed under Ukrainian sanctions in 2023. Ukrainian media reported this was for doing business in Russian-occupied Crimea.
(Reporting by Anna Pruchnicka in Gdansk; Editing by Daniel Flynn, Aidan Lewis)