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Manhunt after Monaco bomb attack wounds Ukrainian tycoon in ‘attempted assassination’
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 30, 2026
· 4 min read
By Lex Harvey, Ivana Kottasová, Stephanie Halasz, Victoria Butenko, Elina Baudier Kim, CNN
(CNN) — An assassination attempt against a Ukrainian-born tycoon has sparked a large manhunt across Monaco and France, with authorities saying three people were injured on Monday when a parcel bomb went o...
Key takeaway CNN’s French affiliate BFMTV reported that the target of the explosion was businessman Vadym Yermolaiev who has left his home country and renounced his Ukrainian citizenship in 2019.
Why this matters in The El Paso
This incident in Monaco has no direct connection to El Paso , but it does raise questions about the security of high-profile individuals who may be living or visiting the El Paso area. As a city with a growing international business presence, El Paso may attract wealthy and influential individuals who could potentially be targets of violence. The fact that the bombing in Monaco was targeted at a specific individual, a Ukrainian-born tycoon, suggests that the perpetrator had inside knowledge of the victim's whereabouts and daily routine. This highlights the importance of vigilance and cooperation between local law enforcement and international authorities to prevent and investigate such crimes. El Paso's law enforcement agencies should take note of this incident and review their protocols for protecting high-profile individuals and investigating complex crimes.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? By Lex Harvey, Ivana Kottasová, Stephanie Halasz, Victoria Butenko, Elina Baudier Kim, CNN
(CNN) — An assassination attempt against a Ukrainian-born tycoon has sparked a large manhunt across Monaco and France, with authorities saying three people were injured on Monday when a parcel bomb went o...
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