The attack left Vadym Yermolaiev, 56, fighting for his life, and reports first suggested that his wife Anna, 56, was also in a critical condition, having had her feet blown off.

Vadym Yermolaiev was sanctioned by Ukraine for allegedly doing business in Russian-occupied Crimea. Two other people were also injured, including a 13-year-old.

Explosion at residence near border with France was ‘very likely an attack’, minister says