On July 7, the body of 39-year-old Ukrainian national Anastasia Berezovska was found near Kyiv. She was suspected of plotting an assassination attempt against Ukrainian-Cypriot businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, who is originally from the city of Dnipro, in Monaco.
A few days later, two men with ties to Ukraine's intelligence services were arrested on suspicion of killing Berezovska. What is known about the case, which could result in life sentences for the suspects and trigger an international scandal for Ukraine?
Murder of an assassination suspect
Prosecutors in Monaco believe Berezovska attempted to kill Yermolaiev, his partner and their 13-year-old son. All three were injured when an explosive device detonated on the evening of June 29.
After reviewing surveillance footage, investigators concluded that Berezovska had monitored the victims over an extended period of time. She eventually placed a backpack containing explosives at the entrance to their home. The device was detonated remotely using a cellphone. Immediately afterward, she left the French Riviera. On July 6, her body was found in a forest near Kyiv.
