Monaco explosion: SBU involvement among multiple theories in Yermolayev investigation
Monegasque investigators are exploring multiple theories, including SBU involvement, organized crime, and call centers, in the explosion targeting Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolayev.
Monegasque investigators continue to probe the explosion that injured Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolayev and two other individuals in Monaco on June 29. Authorities are exploring multiple lines of inquiry, including the potential involvement of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), a theory widely reported by French media. Other theories under consideration include the suspect's possible escape to Italy, links to organized crime, and connections to international fraudulent call centers. Separately, reports clarified that the woman who sustained severe injuries, including amputations, was not Yermolayev's wife, as she was in a different location at the time of the blast. The investigation remains ongoing.
Sources: Українська правда, Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Forbes Ukraine
How outlets assessed this
- Українська правда Neutral Emphasizes SBU involvement as a key investigative line.
- Громадське Neutral Highlights SBU involvement and clarifies the injured victim's identity.
- Forbes Ukraine Neutral Presents SBU involvement as one of several theories, including organized crime and call centers.
- Jul 1, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
- Українська правда Neutral Highlights the potential involvement of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) as a key investigative line.
- Громадське Neutral Emphasizes the SBU's potential role among the theories being considered by Monaco's investigators.
- Forbes Ukraine Neutral Details multiple investigative theories, including SBU involvement, organized crime, and fraudulent call centers.
- Радіо Свобода Neutral Explores both an SBU 'warning' and a 'Russian trace' as possible motives behind the incident.
Sources
- Громадське — Внаслідок замаху на Єрмолаєва у Монако постраждала не його дружина: вона в цей час була в іншому місці — «Суспільне»
- Українська правда — До замаху на Єрмолаєва в Монако може бути причетна СБУ – ЗМІ
- Forbes Ukraine — Втеча до Італії, версія з СБУ та слід кол-центрів. Що відомо про замах на бізнесмена Єрмолаєва у Монако на другий день після інциденту
- Радіо Свобода — «Попередження» від СБУ чи «російський слід»: що може стояти за замахом в Монако на Вадима Єрмолаєва?
Earlier coverage
- Jul 1, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCMonegasque investigators consider SBU involvement in Yermolayev explosion
- Jul 1, 2026, 08:30 AM UTCMonegasque investigators consider SBU involvement in Yermolayev attack, other theories explored
- Jul 1, 2026, 07:00 AM UTCMonegasque investigators continue to examine SBU involvement in Yermolayev attack
- Jul 1, 2026, 04:00 AM UTCMonaco investigators consider SBU involvement in Yermolayev attack, clarify victim's identity
- Jun 30, 2026, 02:30 PM UTCWoman injured in Monaco explosion not Ukrainian businessman Yermolayev's wife