Explosion in Monaco: Parcel Bomb Injures Multiple People

Monaco — On Monday evening at approximately 9 p.m. local time, an explosion occurred in the center of Monaco near the entrance of a residential building. According to Reuters, surveillance footage appeared to show a man leaving a backpack at the scene shortly before the blast.

Casualties and Response

Multiple people were injured, with two victims reported to be in critical condition, according to Monaco’s Minister of State, Christophe Mirmand. French emergency crews were dispatched to assist. Authorities in France and Monaco launched a joint operation to locate the suspect, as confirmed by France’s Interior Ministry.

Device Description

BFM TV reported, citing Monaco’s prosecutor general, that the device was described as a "parcel bomb."

Statements from Officials

"The attack carried out this evening is a tragedy that strikes Monaco. Thoughts for the victims, their families, and the people of Monaco. Total support for the security forces and emergency services mobilized."
— Eric Ciotti, mayor of Nice, France

Alexandra Masson, mayor of Menton, expressed support for Monaco and said her thoughts were with the victims and their families.

Background

The incident marks an unprecedented event in the principality, according to Christophe Mirmand, who noted that "no event of this nature has ever happened in the principality before."

Monaco police could not be immediately reached for comment.