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An explosion in Monaco at around 10pm on Monday injured three people, including a Ukrainian couple and their 13-year-old son, who are in critical condition. Authorities have stated that a suspect was seen fleeing towards the French town of Beausoleil after allegedly leaving a bag in the building’s lobby before the blast.
Police are currently collecting evidence following the explosion, with investigations ongoing to ascertain the motive behind the incident. Authorities confirmed that the explosive device likely contained bolts and shot, marking an unprecedented event in the history of the Principality.
Mayor of Nice Eric Ciotti described the incident as an “attack,” expressing condolences for the victims and support for emergency services. Monaco’s Minister of State Christophe Mirmand confirmed the explosion, stating, “This is likely an attack,” and indicated that police are actively collecting evidence.
What remains unclear — It is not known why the building was targeted.
Backpack explosion in Monaco injures Ukrainian family, suspect at large
An explosion has rocked Monaco, injuring three people walking out of a building.
The victims are reportedly a Ukrainian couple and their 13-year-old son.
The two adults are in critical condition in a Monaco hospital.
CCTV allegedly shows a suspect dropping off bags shortly before the blast at around 10pm on Monday.
An image of a man running away from the bomb attack has been circulated through France
The explosion destroyed the entrance of the Cuomo Foundation a self-described philanthropic organisation.
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Cops said the victims were Ukrainian, with the suspect spotted fleeing towards the border with the nearby French town of Beausoleil.
It has not been declared a terrorist incident but the Mayor of Nice Eric Ciotti called it an attack.
A police officer stands guard next to a police car after in a residential building in Monaco (Picture: AFP)
He wrote on X: ‘The attack carried out this evening is a tragedy that has hit Monaco.
‘Thoughts for the victims, their families, and the people of Monaco.
‘Total support for the security forces and emergency services mobilised.’
‘This is likely an attack,’ Minister of State Christophe Mirmand, said later.
The explosive device likely contained bolts and shot, he added. ‘The police are currently gathering evidence.
‘This is the first time in history, to my knowledge, that such an act has occurred in the Principality, ‘ he added.
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