A criminal investigation that has stretched from the luxury streets of Monaco to war-torn Ukraine took another dramatic turn this week after a woman wanted in connection with a high-profile bombing was found dead near Kyiv.
Ukrainian prosecutors said the woman, identified as 39-year-old Ukrainian national Anastasiia Berezovska, was discovered with a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities have arrested two men as the investigation continues, including an officer with Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) and a former law enforcement officer.
Just days earlier, Interpol had issued a Red Notice for Berezovska following a request from Monaco. The international alert sought her location and provisional arrest pending extradition on charges that include attempted murder, placing an explosive device in a public place with criminal intent, and criminal conspiracy.
The case stems from last week's bombing in Monaco, which seriously injured a Ukraine-born businessman. Investigators in the principality identified Berezovska as a suspect before news emerged of her death, raising new questions about who else may have been involved and whether others helped organize or carry out the attack.
Authorities have not disclosed a motive, and the circumstances surrounding Berezovska's death remain under investigation. The arrests announced by Ukrainian prosecutors suggest investigators are examining whether the bombing and her killing are connected as part of a broader criminal operation.
With multiple countries now involved—including Monaco, Ukraine, and Interpol—the investigation has taken on an international dimension. As officials continue to piece together the events that led from a bombing on the French Riviera to a suspicious death outside Kyiv, the focus remains on establishing the facts, identifying any additional conspirators, and ensuring those responsible are brought to justice through the rule of law.