Blast at Monaco residence injures Ukrainian oligarch
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
A large explosion struck the entrance hall of a residential building in Monaco on Monday evening, leaving a Ukrainian national seriously injured in what authorities believe was an attack.
An explosion tore through the lobby of a residential building in Monaco at around 9.15pm on Monday 29 June 2026, seriously injuring a Ukrainian oligarch in what investigators are treating as a likely targeted attack. Emergency services were called to the scene immediately, and the victim was taken to hospital with grave injuries.
The blast is one of the most serious security incidents the Principality has seen in recent years. Monaco's judicial police have opened an investigation, and the surrounding area was secured while forensic teams worked through the night.
Residents in the affected building and neighbouring properties were advised to stay away from the entrance and lower floors while the scene was assessed. The Principality's small but well-resourced police force is understood to be working with external intelligence services given the apparent international dimension of the case.
Further details on the victim's condition and the precise location within Monaco are expected to be confirmed by authorities in the coming hours. MonacoViews will update this article as the situation develops.