The investigation into the assassination attempt on Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Ermolaev in Monaco has received a major boost. Ukrainian Prosecutor General Ruslan Kравченко confirmed that SBU specialists have successfully recovered critical evidence — surveillance footage captured by a camera installed directly at the crime scene.
The video that was supposed to be destroyed
As revealed during the investigation, the perpetrators of the assassination had previously installed a hidden camera near the site of the attack. Their plan was to use this footage as proof of completing the contract for their employers. However, while attempting to cover their tracks, the criminals tried to destroy the storage medium. SBU operatives managed to outsmart the criminals and recover the damaged file, which will now serve as a key element in the case.
Ruslan Kравченко personally thanked the SBU operatives, National Police officers, investigators, and prosecutors for their coordinated efforts, which allowed this material to be returned to the investigation board. According to the Prosecutor General, urgent investigative actions are currently underway to establish all circumstances and the role of each participant in the crime.
Chronology of the tragedy and new suspects
Recall that the explosion, which injured businessman Ermolaev and his family, occurred on the evening of June 29 in Monaco. The investigation quickly identified the suspected perpetrator — 39-year-old Ukrainian Anastasia Berezovska. Interpol placed her on an international wanted list on July 3, but just four days later, her body was discovered near Kyiv.
The situation gained significant attention when representatives of Ukraine’s law enforcement agencies were suspected of involvement in Berezovska’s murder. Specifically, Vladyslav Reut, an employee of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense, and Vitaliy Zhikovych, a former SBU officer, are among the suspects. The court has already selected detention without bail as their preventive measure.
The Prosecutor General assured that no evidence in this high-profile case will be overlooked, and efforts to hold those responsible accountable are continuing in full force.
