Ermolaev breaks silence on partner's injuries after blast
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
More than two months after an explosion shook Monaco on 29 June, Ukrainian businessman Vadim Ermolaev has spoken publicly for the first time about his partner Anna's serious injuries.
Vadim Ermolaev, the Ukrainian businessman whose family was caught up in the explosion that struck Monaco on 29 June, has given his first public account of the aftermath, more than two months on. He described the ordeal his family has endured since the blast, saying the greatest difficulty has been watching his partner Anna's slow and painful recovery from her injuries.
The explosion, described at the time as extremely violent, left Anna gravely hurt and has kept the family focused on her treatment and rehabilitation in the weeks since. Ermolaev's decision to speak now offers the first detailed update on her condition since the incident, though full details of her recovery and any long-term prognosis have not been disclosed.
The case has drawn continued attention in the Principality given the severity of the blast and the profile of those involved, and residents in the area affected will be watching for further updates on both Anna's health and any findings on the cause of the explosion.