Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire breaks silence to BBC
Summary
A former Ukrainian intelligence officer, Vitalii Zhykovych, linked to a bombing attack in Monaco targeting businessman Vadym Yermolayev, has spoken from prison. He claims the operation was ordered by senior members of Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) and says another suspect, Anastasia Berezovska, was used as an agent but was not meant to carry out the attack.Key Facts
- The bombing in Monaco in June targeted businessman Vadym Yermolayev and his family, causing serious injuries.
- Vitalii Zhykovych, a former Ukrainian security officer, says he worked as a freelancer for Ukraine’s SBU security service.
- Zhykovych claims the bombing mission was authorized by senior HUR officials, linking it to Ukraine’s military intelligence.
- Anastasia Berezovska was caught on camera planting the bomb but was found dead in a forest near Kyiv with gunshot wounds.
- Zhykovych denies sending Berezovska to kill the target and denies killing her.
- Vladyslav Reut, an active-duty HUR officer, initially confessed to involvement then changed his story to blame Zhykovych.
- Zhykovych says Reut communicated directly with Berezovska and provided her with explosives.
- Ukrainian agencies SBU and HUR state they are investigating the case, describing Zhykovych only as a former officer.
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