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Woman suspected in Monaco bomb attack on Ukrainian magnate found dead in Kyiv
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- Anastasiia Berezovska, a Ukrainian woman suspected of planting a bomb targeting businessman Vadym Yermolaiev in Monaco, was found shot dead in Kyiv, according to Ukraine's prosecutor general's office.
- Ukrainian authorities detained a military intelligence employee and a former law enforcement officer, with the former admitting to killing Berezovska without informing superiors, acting on his own discretion.
- The bombing in Monaco injured Yermolaiev and his family, with the device detonated remotely in the lobby of their apartment building; Berezovska was wanted on charges of attempted murder and placing an explosive device.
- Investigations revealed Berezovska communicated with two men involved in the case, and a search of the former officer's home uncovered a room resembling a torture chamber.
- The attack shocked Monaco, prompting Prince Albert II to mobilize public services to enhance security in the wealthy principality.
