Ukraine's Embassy in France has established direct contact with police and medical authorities in Monaco following an explosion that injured a sanctioned Ukrainian businessman and members of his family. — Ukrinform.

Authorities in Monaco said the blast was "likely an attack." The explosion injured a 13-year-old girl and her parents, who are both in critical condition.

Two of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries, police said. One of the wounded is Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, a source said.