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Who is the Ukrainian tycoon at the center of mysterious Monaco bombing?
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 4 min read
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN
(CNN) — The motive behind Monday’s bombing attack against a Ukrainian-born millionaire in Monaco remains shrouded in mystery as residents of the super wealthy city-state grapple with their suddenly shattered sense of security.
The identity of the victims too was not im...
Key takeaway The identity of the victims too was not immediately identified by authorities, but CNN’s French affiliate BFMTV reported that Vadym Yermolaiev was the target of the bombing on Monday evening and was injured by the blast.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? By Ivana Kottasová, CNN
(CNN) — The motive behind Monday’s bombing attack against a Ukrainian-born millionaire in Monaco remains shrouded in mystery as residents of the super wealthy city-state grapple with their suddenly shattered sense of security.
The identity of the victims too was not im...
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