NewsWorld newsMonacoLIVEUpdated just nowA massive explosion has rocked Monaco this evening in what has been described as an 'attack' - a suspect is on the run after reportedly being seen dumping a backpackPolice at the scene following a major explosion in Monaco(Image: AFP)Updated 22:03, 29 Jun 2026Three people have been injured following a major explosion in Monaco this evening.A suspect is said to be on the run after being seen on CCTV dumping a backpack on Rue du Révérend Père Louis Frolla. The street is located on the border with France.The blast, which has been described as an 'attack', occurred at around 9pm. Three people have been injured, two seriously. Police say the victims are Ukrainian and Russian.‌View PostView PostView PostToday21:58 BSTBlast occurred at residential buildingThe explosion occurred at a residential building on Rue du Révérend Père Louis Frolla at around 9pm.Today21:55 BSTVictims are Ukrainian and Russian, police sayThe victims of the explosion in Monaco are Ukrainian and Russian, according to French police.Today21:53 BSTArmed police seen after Monaco explosionArmed police can be seen in the street following the explosion on Rue Révérend Père Louis Frolla in Monaco.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday21:49 BSTSuspect 'seen fleeing to neighbouring town'The suspect was seen fleeing on foot towards the neighbouring town of Beausoleil, according to local reports.Today21:45 BST'Two bags' left outside residential buildingPolice have reportedly said a man was seen leaving two bags outside the building at around 9pm before the explosion went off.The incident occurred in a residential building on Rue du Révérend Père Louis Frolla.Today21:42 BSTFire crews at scene of explosion in MonacoFirefighters are at the scene including a crew from the Alpes-Maritimes are who have been called in as reinforcements.A suspect is reported to have fled on foot towards Beausoleil shortly before the explosion as people were entering the building.Today21:37 BSTMan 'left backpack by doors of building'A man is suspected of leaving a backpack by the doors of a building at about 9pm on Rue Révérend Père Louis Frolla, in Monaco.The incident has been described by the local government as a "deliberate" act.Today21:36 BSTThree people injured, two seriouslyOfficials say three people have been injured.Two of them are said to have been seriously hurt.Today21:33 BSTMayor of Nice issues statementEric Ciotti, Mayor of Nice, which is just 12 miles from Monaco, said on X: "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 mobilised."‌