The woman suspected of carrying out a parcel bombing in Monaco, which injured a sanctioned Ukrainian multi-millionaire and his family, has been found dead in Ukraine, the country's security service (SBU) announced.

A cross-border manhunt had been launched for Anastasiia Berezovska, a 39-year-old Ukrainian national, who officials believed had fled Monaco after planting the bomb in the entrance hall of an apartment building on June 29.

Berezovska's body was discovered with gunshot wounds to the head, according to the SBU. Two individuals, including a current officer from Ukraine's Ministry of Defence, have been detained on suspicion of her murder. The SBU stated that Berezovska arrived back in Ukraine on July 1, two days after the Monaco attack, where she communicated with her family and two men – a former law enforcement officer and a current intelligence officer.

These two men had been investigated as potential accomplices in the Monaco attack due to evidence of repeated fund transfers to Berezovska's accounts. The intelligence officer has since confessed to Berezovska's murder, stating he acted with another suspect. During a search of the former law enforcement officer's residence, a basement room described as a torture chamber was found. Both suspects are detained on suspicion of premeditated murder by a group. The head of the intelligence directorate, Oleg Ivashchenko, is personally assisting the ongoing investigation.

Monaco's deputy prosecutor, Morgan Raymond, previously stated that Berezovska had spent days surveilling the residence and was disguised as a man during the attack. The explosion injured three people, two seriously, as they entered the building shortly after 9 PM local time on June 29. Berezovska was thought to have fled to Italy and then Germany, where authorities searched an apartment rented by a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman.

Interpol had issued a red notice for Berezovska, flagging her as a fugitive wanted for attempted murder, placing an explosive device with criminal intent, and criminal conspiracy. Ukrainian authorities have been cooperating closely with officials in Monaco, sharing all available information to identify other potential suspects in the attack.

While Monaco authorities have not confirmed the identities of the victims, local media reported that the targets were likely Vadym Yermolaiev, a real estate developer named by Forbes as one of Ukraine's richest in 2020, along with his partner and 13-year-old son.

Further details regarding the motive for the attack and Berezovska's alleged involvement, as well as the full circumstances of her death and the roles of the detained individuals, are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.