Monegasque investigators consider SBU involvement in Yermolayev explosion
Monegasque investigators are reportedly exploring the potential involvement of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) in the June 29 explosion that injured businessman Vadym Yermolayev and two other individuals.
Monegasque investigators are reportedly exploring the potential involvement of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) in the June 29 explosion that injured businessman Vadym Yermolayev and two other individuals. French media outlets have cited this as a key line of inquiry in the ongoing investigation into the incident, which also left one woman with severe injuries. While the SBU connection is being explored, other theories, including a "Russian trace," are also under consideration by authorities. Yermolayev's press service confirmed his injury but stated his life is not in danger. The investigation continues to probe the circumstances surrounding the blast in Monaco. 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.
- 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
- Радіо Свобода — «Попередження» від СБУ чи «російський слід»: що може стояти за замахом в Монако на Вадима Єрмолаєва?
- Forbes Ukraine — Людина, яка «змінила обличчя Дніпра». Один з найбільших девелоперів України Вадим Єрмолаєв постраждав під час замаху у Монако. Що відомо про його бізнес та можливі конфлікти?
Earlier coverage
- Jul 1, 2026, 03:30 PM UTCMonaco explosion: SBU involvement among multiple theories in Yermolayev investigation
- 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