Explosion in Monaco Injures Three; Suspect Remains at Large

A deliberate explosion at a residential building in Monaco on Monday evening left three people injured, two of them critically, prompting a large-scale police investigation involving authorities from both Monaco and France.
The blast occurred shortly before 9:00 p.m. local time near Rue Révérend-Père-Louis-Frolla, close to Monaco's border with France. According to investigators, the explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device that had reportedly been left at the entrance of the building inside a backpack. Surveillance footage is said to show a suspect placing the bag before fleeing on foot toward the French town of Beausoleil.

Emergency responders from Monaco and neighboring French municipalities quickly secured the scene and transported the victims to hospitals in France. Officials reported that two adults sustained life-threatening injuries, while a 13-year-old child suffered less severe injuries. Multiple media outlets have identified the injured as members of a Ukrainian family, although authorities have not officially confirmed all identities.
Monaco's Minister of State, Christophe Mirmand, described the incident as an unprecedented act for the principality and confirmed that investigators are treating the explosion as a deliberate attack. Authorities have not established a motive, and no arrests had been announced as of Tuesday morning.

Police in Monaco and France are conducting a joint investigation and continue to search for the suspect. Investigators are examining surveillance footage, forensic evidence from the scene, and potential links to the victims. Officials have urged anyone with relevant information to contact law enforcement.
The explosion has shocked Monaco, a principality known for its low crime rate and high level of public security. Authorities have stated that additional information will be released as the investigation progresses.