Manhunt Underway After Rare Explosion Injures Several in Monaco
Monaco and French police are conducting a manhunt for a suspect who detonated an explosive device in the center of Monaco on the evening of June 29, 2026. The blast occurred shortly before 9 p.m. local time and injured several people, with two victims sustaining life-threatening injuries, according to Monaco's State Minister Christophe Mirman. Emergency services from neighboring France were called in to assist local responders at the scene.
Security footage captured a man placing a backpack at the entrance of a residential building shortly before the explosion. The Monaco public prosecutor described the device as a "package bomb." Christophe Mirman emphasized that such an incident is unprecedented in the principality. Eric Ciotti, mayor of nearby Nice, expressed his condolences on social media, calling the attack a tragedy for Monaco.
Authorities continue to search for the suspect who fled the scene. The joint police operation aims to prevent further harm and bring the perpetrator to justice.
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