![Footage Released by Ukrainian Prosecutors Showing Monaco Bombing Targeting Tycoon</TITLE]KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian prosecutors have released surveillance footage documenting the bombing in Monaco that caused serious injuries to tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev and his family.The June 30 attack has sent shockwaves through the Mediterranean principality. While the motive behind the explosion remains under investigation, the case involves a coordinated effort between authorities in Monaco, France, and Ukraine, as well as Interpol.The suspected perpetrator, Anastasiia Berezovska, was discovered dead in Ukraine shortly after the incident. According to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), a Ukrainian military intelligence officer has confessed to the killing, maintaining that he acted independently and without authorization from his superiors.The video, released to the Associated Press on Saturday, shows an individual wearing a hat and carrying a bag placing an object near a building’s entryway before walking away. In the background, a man, a woman, and a child are seen ascending a hill. As the three individuals approach the entryway, an explosion occurs, causing the video to blur.Ukrainian Chief Prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko stated via Telegram that the footage originated from a surveillance camera planted by the perpetrators to monitor the attack. He noted that while the files were initially deleted, SBU specialists successfully recovered them.The Monaco prosecutor’s office has not yet commented on the released footage or the current status of the investigation.Yermolaiev’s legal team issued a letter this week accusing the Ukrainian security services of involvement in the explosion and requesting protection for his family.In a statement provided to French media, Yermolaiev alleged that the Ukrainian military intelligence agency was directly involved in the attempted assassination of his family. Yermolaiev remains hospitalized; his partner, Anna, sustained irreversible injuries, and their 13-year-old son suffered burns and fractures.In a notable turn, the letter expressed gratitude to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his personal oversight and unspecified assistance regarding the matter, according to French media reports.Yermolaiev was sanctioned by the Zelenskyy administration in 2023 due to his ties to Russia and has stated that he has renounced his Ukrainian citizenship. President Zelenskyy has not commented on whether he has provided assistance in this case.](https://i0.wp.com/i.abcnewsfe.com/a/11c60fb4-7733-48e0-a05a-3b720d0910a2/wirestory_111e53caa1ad4a56336e9ecb04ef1c5c_16x9.jpg?w=1600&w=1024&resize=1024,1024&ssl=1 "Footage Released by Ukrainian Prosecutors Showing Monaco Bombing Targeting Tycoon</TITLE]KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian prosecutors have released surveillance footage documenting the bombing in Monaco that caused serious injuries to tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev and his family.The June 30 attack has sent shockwaves through the Mediterranean principality. While the motive behind the explosion remains under investigation, the case involves a coordinated effort between authorities in Monaco, France, and Ukraine, as well as Interpol.The suspected perpetrator, Anastasiia Berezovska, was discovered dead in Ukraine shortly after the incident. According to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), a Ukrainian military intelligence officer has confessed to the killing, maintaining that he acted independently and without authorization from his superiors.The video, released to the Associated Press on Saturday, shows an individual wearing a hat and carrying a bag placing an object near a building’s entryway before walking away. In the background, a man, a woman, and a child are seen ascending a hill. As the three individuals approach the entryway, an explosion occurs, causing the video to blur.Ukrainian Chief Prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko stated via Telegram that the footage originated from a surveillance camera planted by the perpetrators to monitor the attack. He noted that while the files were initially deleted, SBU specialists successfully recovered them.The Monaco prosecutor’s office has not yet commented on the released footage or the current status of the investigation.Yermolaiev’s legal team issued a letter this week accusing the Ukrainian security services of involvement in the explosion and requesting protection for his family.In a statement provided to French media, Yermolaiev alleged that the Ukrainian military intelligence agency was directly involved in the attempted assassination of his family. Yermolaiev remains hospitalized; his partner, Anna, sustained irreversible injuries, and their 13-year-old son suffered burns and fractures.In a notable turn, the letter expressed gratitude to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his personal oversight and unspecified assistance regarding the matter, according to French media reports.Yermolaiev was sanctioned by the Zelenskyy administration in 2023 due to his ties to Russia and has stated that he has renounced his Ukrainian citizenship. President Zelenskyy has not commented on whether he has provided assistance in this case.")
ISLAMABAD: The Lawyers Action Committee (LAC) has condemned the Judicial Commission of Pakistan’s (JCP) process for appointing high court judges, calling it “horse trading” and a “deeply concerning” practice.
“As the 26th and 27th constitutional amendments continue to destabilize Pakistan’s judicial system, the current appointment mechanism has become a shocking example of politicized governance,” the committee stated in a resolution passed in Islamabad.
To address these issues, the LAC has nominated renowned lawyer and former Supreme Court Bar Association president Ali Ahmed Kurd to spearhead a nationwide movement targeting systemic flaws in the justice sector.
“I’ve accepted this leadership with profound concern, driven by my colleagues’ insistence,” Kurd said during an appearance at the Supreme Court, emphasizing that public trust in the judiciary has eroded significantly.
Accompanied by senior advocates Hamid Khan, Salahuddin Ahmed, and Abid Shahid Zuberi, Kurd previously led the 2007 lawyers’ movement against then-president Pervez Musharraf’s unconstitutional removal of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.
The movement aims to mobilize public participation, positioning the people as the primary stakeholders in reforming the justice system.
The LAC’s resolution urges JCP members with ethical concerns to boycott the appointment process, which it frames as a “horse-trading farce.”
The resolution argues that high court appointments now resemble Senate nominations, often tied to political loyalty or financial inducements rather than merit or integrity.
“When judges are selected based on political maneuvering rather than qualifications, Pakistan’s judicial future is at severe risk,” the resolution warned.
It also criticized the interview process as a “sham,” claiming interviews were conducted privately while key JCP members were excluded, allowing “unqualified candidates” to advance.
The committee raised alarms about security crises in Balochistan, where terrorist attacks have resulted in numerous deaths. It linked the region’s instability to a “hardline state” approach alienating local populations and exacerbating long-standing grievances.
The resolution called for a fact-finding commission to address conflicts in troubled regions through public consultations and solutions.
The document also highlighted concerns over the prolonged detention of lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha, along with political figures like former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Dr. Yasmin Rashid, Mahrang Baloch, and Ali Wazir, calling it indicative of systemic failure to address dissent.
The LAC accused the judiciary, legal fraternity, and political parties of “complicity” in perpetuating “blatant injustice,” warning that the status quo could lead to irreversible societal collapse.
The resolution condemned the Pakistan Bar Council and provincial bar councils for allegedly sabotaging bar association elections due to unfavourable outcomes. It demanded timely, law-compliant elections with Nadra verification.
Additionally, the LAC called for the removal of advocates with fraudulent qualifications or dual memberships and emphasized support for the Babarlo sit-in in Sindh over the disappearance of Priya Kumari and others, urging the Sindh government to uphold minority rights and address their concerns.
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