Monaco Blast: Manhunt Underway After Bomb Injures Three, Two Critical
Monaco Blast: Manhunt Underway After Bomb Injures Three, Two Critical
A shocking explosion rocks Monaco, injuring three, with two critical. CCTV captures a suspect dropping a parcel bomb. Police are in a frantic hunt. Stay updated on this developing story.
Monaco was rocked by a powerful explosion on Monday evening, leaving three people injured, with two reportedly in critical condition. The incident has launched a major police manhunt for a suspect believed to have detonated a makeshift bomb.
Video surveillance footage captured a man dropping a backpack at the entrance of a residential building shortly before the blast occurred. The suspect was then seen fleeing the scene on foot, heading towards the French border, prompting a joint operation by Monégasque and French police forces.
The principality's public prosecutor general, Thibault Stéphane, confirmed the critical condition of two victims and described the explosive device as a "parcel bomb," according to French media. Christophe Mirmand, Monaco's Minister of State, stated that the explosion was "very likely an attack." Reports from Le Figaro suggest the victims are Ukrainian.
The incident unfolded around 9:00 pm local time in a residential area of the microstate, known globally for its casinos and luxurious lifestyle. Éric Ciotti, the rightwing mayor of nearby Nice, expressed his concern on social media, calling the attack a "tragedy for Monaco." Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues into this alarming event.
