Police Look for Person Who Tried to Kill Man in Monaco
Police Look for Person Who Tried to Kill Man in Monaco
摩納哥警方追緝企圖謀殺男子的兇手
Introduction
Police in Monaco are looking for a person. A bomb exploded at a house on June 30, 2026. Three people were hurt.
摩納哥警方正在追緝一名嫌犯。2026年6月30日，一棟房屋發生炸彈爆炸，造成三人受傷。
Main Body
The bomb exploded at 9:00 PM. A man, a woman, and a child were hurt. The man is Vadym Yermolaiev. He is a rich man from Ukraine.
炸彈於晚上 9 點爆炸。一名男子、一名女子及一名兒童受傷。該名男子為 Vadym Yermolaiev，他是一位來自烏克蘭的富商。
Mr. Yermolaiev had many businesses in Ukraine. In 2023, the Ukrainian government stopped his business. They said he gave money to the Russian army.
Yermolaiev 先生在烏克蘭經營許多生意。2023 年，烏克蘭政府停止了他的業務，指稱他向俄羅斯軍隊提供資金。
Police have a video of the attack. A man in a black hat left a bag at the house. Police caught one man, but they let him go. The child talked to police, but the adults are still in the hospital.
警方掌握了襲擊過程的影片。一名戴黑帽的男子在房屋前留下一個袋子。警方曾逮捕一名男子，但隨後將其釋放。兒童已與警方對話，但成年人仍留在醫院。
Conclusion
The police are still working. They want to find the person who did this.
警方仍在調查中，希望能找到肇事者。
Vocabulary Learning
🕒 The 'Past' Trick
Look at how the story changes from now to before. To reach A2, you must see how words change their shape to show time.
Now (Present) Before (Past)
- Are Were
- Is Was
- Explode Exploded
- Stop Stopped
📦 Simple Word Building
Notice the pattern: Action + ed = Past
- Explode + ed Exploded
- Stop + ed Stopped
This is the fastest way to tell a story in English. If you see -ed, the event is finished.
👤 Who is Who?
English uses simple labels to identify people. Notice the order:
A [Description] [Person]
- A rich man
- A black hat
Tip: Put the describing word first!
Vocabulary Learning
Investigation into Attempted Murder of Sanctioned Ukrainian National in Monaco
摩納哥調查涉嫌謀殺受制裁烏克蘭國民事件
Introduction
Authorities in Monaco are investigating a bomb explosion at a residential building on June 30, 2026, which left three people injured.
摩納哥當局正在調查 2026 年 6 月 30 日一棟住宅大樓發生的炸彈爆炸案，導致三人受傷。
Main Body
The incident happened shortly before 9:00 PM on the ground floor of the building. Public Prosecutor Stéphane Thibault described the event as an attempted murder, emphasizing that such an attack is extremely rare in the principality. Although the official identities have not been released, reports suggest that one of the victims is Vadym Yermolaiev, a Ukrainian-born businessman who moved to Monaco in 2021. The other victims, a woman and a thirteen-year-old child, are believed to be members of his family.
事件發生在晚上 9 點前，地點位於大樓的地面層。總檢察官 Stéphane Thibault 將此次事件描述為謀殺企圖，並強調此類襲擊在該公國極為罕見。雖然官方尚未公布身份，但有報導指出其中一名受害者是 Vadym Yermolaiev，一名於 2021 年移居摩納哥的烏克蘭裔商人。另外兩名受害者為一名女性與一名十三歲兒童， believed 為其家人。
Regarding his background, Yermolaiev gained significant power in the Dnipro region during the 1990s through the Alef Group, which owned various businesses in real estate and agriculture. However, his reputation suffered after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. In 2023, the Ukrainian government placed sanctions on Yermolaiev, asserting that his businesses in Crimea paid taxes to the Russian state, which helped fund the Russian military. It is also noted that Yermolaiev gave up his Ukrainian citizenship in 2019 to become a Cypriot citizen.
關於其背景，Yermolaiev 在 1990 年代透過 Alef 集團在第聶伯羅地區獲得顯著權力，該集團擁有多項房地產與農業業務。然而，在 2014 年俄羅斯吞併克里米亞後，其名聲受損。2023 年，烏克蘭政府對 Yermolaiev 實施制裁，稱其在克里米亞的業務向俄羅斯政府納稅，進而資助俄羅斯軍隊。另值得注意的是，Yermolaiev 於 2019 年放棄烏克蘭國籍，成為塞浦路斯公民。
Police are currently working with French authorities to analyze security footage. The video shows a man wearing a black bucket hat leaving a backpack at the scene before the explosion. Although a foreign national was arrested on Wednesday, he was later released after initial checks. At this time, the child has been interviewed, but the two adults are still too ill to be questioned.
警方目前正與法國當局合作分析監控畫面。影像顯示一名戴著黑色漁夫帽的男子在爆炸前將背包留在現場。雖然週三有一名外籍人士被捕，但在初步檢查後被釋放。目前該名兒童已接受詢問，但兩名成年人傷勢仍過重，尚無法接受問訊。
Conclusion
The investigation is still ongoing as authorities try to find the person responsible for this targeted attack.
調查仍在進行中，當局正努力找出這次針對性襲擊的責任人。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 The 'Power Move': Moving from Simple to Complex
At an A2 level, you describe things in simple blocks: "The man left a bag. Then the bomb exploded." To reach B2, you need to connect these ideas using Complex Sentence Structures.
Look at this specific sentence from the text:
"The video shows a man wearing a black bucket hat leaving a backpack at the scene before the explosion."
🔍 Why is this 'B2' style?
Instead of using three short sentences, the author uses a Participial Phrase ("wearing a black bucket hat").
The A2 way (Simple):
- The man wore a black hat.
- He left a backpack.
- He was in the video.
The B2 way (Fluid):
- The video shows a man [wearing a black hat], [leaving a backpack]...
🛠️ How to apply this to your speaking
Stop using "and" for everything. Use the -ing form to describe a person doing something while another action is happening.
- Instead of: "I saw a girl. She was reading a book."
- Try: "I saw a girl reading a book."
⚠️ Word Upgrade: Precision
B2 students don't just use "bad" or "big." They use specific verbs. Notice these from the article:
- Annexed (not just 'took')
- Asserting (not just 'saying')
- Emphasizing (not just 'telling strongly')
Challenge for you: Next time you describe a person in a photo, don't say "He is wearing..." as a new sentence. Attach it to the main action: "I can see a man wearing a suit holding a phone."
Vocabulary Learning
Investigation into Attempted Assassination of Sanctioned Ukrainian National in Monaco
摩納哥調查受制裁烏克蘭國民遇刺企圖
Introduction
Monegasque authorities are investigating an explosive device detonated at a residential complex on June 30, 2026, which resulted in three injuries.
摩納哥當局正調查 2026 年 6 月 30 日在一個住宅區發生的爆炸案，導致三人受傷。
Main Body
The incident occurred shortly before 21:00 hours on the ground floor of a residential building. Public Prosecutor Stéphane Thibault has categorized the event as an attempted murder, noting the unprecedented nature of such an occurrence within the principality. While official identities of the victims remain undisclosed, reports indicate that one injured party is Vadym Yermolaiev, a Ukrainian-born oligarch who relocated to Monaco in 2021. The other victims, identified as a woman and a thirteen-year-old child, are reported to be members of the same family unit.
事件發生於晚上 9 點前，地點位於一棟住宅大樓的底層。檢察官 Stéphane Thibault 將此次事件定性為謀殺企圖，並指出此類事件在該公國內發生實屬前所未有。雖然官方尚未公布受害者的身份，但報導指出其中一名傷者為 Vadym Yermolaiev，一名於 2021 年移居摩納哥的烏克蘭裔寡頭。其他兩名受害者為一名女性及一名 13 歲兒童，據報為同一家庭成員。
Regarding the subject's background, Yermolaiev attained significant industrial influence in the Dnipro region during the 1990s, primarily through the Alef Group's diversified holdings in real estate, agro-food, and infrastructure. However, his standing deteriorated following the 2014 Russian annexation of Crimea. In 2023, the Ukrainian government imposed sanctions on Yermolaiev, alleging that his continued operation of viticulture enterprises in Crimea facilitated the payment of taxes to the Russian state, thereby providing financial support for the Russian military effort. It is noted that Yermolaiev renounced his Ukrainian citizenship in 2019 in favor of Cypriot nationality.
關於該對象的背景，Yermolaiev 在 1990 年代透過 Alef 集團在房地產、農產品及基礎建設方面的多元化控股，在第聶伯羅地區獲得了巨大的工業影響力。然而，自 2014 年俄羅斯吞併克里米亞後，其地位有所下降。2023 年，烏克蘭政府對 Yermolaiev 實施制裁，指稱其繼續在克里米亞經營葡萄種植企業，便利了向俄羅斯國家納稅，從而為俄羅斯的軍事行動提供資金支持。值得注意的是，Yermolaiev 於 2019 年放棄烏克蘭國籍，改取塞浦路斯國籍。
Law enforcement efforts, conducted in coordination with French authorities, have focused on surveillance footage depicting a male subject wearing a black bucket hat who deposited a backpack at the site prior to the detonation. Although a foreign national was detained on Wednesday, the individual was subsequently released following preliminary verification checks. At present, the child victim has been interviewed, while the two adults remain medically unfit for questioning.
執法部門與法國當局協同行動，重點分析監控畫面中一名戴著黑色漁夫帽的男性，他在爆炸前將背包放置於現場。儘管週三拘留了一名外國國民，但該名人士在初步核對後已被釋放。目前，兒童受害者已接受詢問，而兩名成年人因身體狀況尚未恢復，仍無法接受問詢。
Conclusion
The investigation remains active as authorities seek to identify the perpetrator of the targeted attack.
調查仍在進行中，當局正尋求識別此次針對性襲擊的 perpetrators。
Vocabulary Learning
The Architecture of 'Clinical Detachment'
To move from B2 to C2, a student must transition from describing events to curating the tone of the narrative. This text is a masterclass in Institutional Euphemism and Nominalization—the process of turning actions into nouns to strip away emotional urgency and create a 'buffer' of objectivity.
⚡ The Linguistic Pivot: From Action to Entity
Observe how the text avoids visceral verbs in favor of complex noun phrases. This is the hallmark of high-level diplomatic and legal reporting.
- B2 Approach: "A bomb went off at a house and hurt three people." (Active, direct, emotional)
- C2 Approach: "...an explosive device detonated at a residential complex... which resulted in three injuries." (Passive, nominalized, clinical)
Analysis: By replacing "a bomb went off" with "an explosive device detonated," the writer shifts the focus from the chaos of the event to the technicality of the object. The phrase "resulted in three injuries" transforms the human suffering (the victims) into a statistical outcome (the injuries).
🔍 Precision via 'Formal Modifiers'
C2 mastery requires the use of modifiers that signal precision and caution. Note the strategic use of:
- "Unprecedented nature of such an occurrence": Rather than saying "this has never happened before," the author uses a nominal construction (nature of such an occurrence) to elevate the register to a formal, judicial level.
- "Diversified holdings": A precise business colocation. It doesn't just mean "owning many things," but specifically refers to a strategic spread of assets to mitigate risk.
- "Medically unfit for questioning": This is a professional euphemism. It replaces the descriptive "too sick to talk" with a status-based adjective (unfit), which is the standard in legal and medical discourse.
🎓 Synthesis for the Learner
To replicate this, stop searching for stronger verbs and start building denser nouns.
Instead of: "The government punished him because he helped Russia." Try: "The government imposed sanctions, alleging that his operations facilitated financial support for the military effort."
The Shift: Punished Imposed sanctions | Helped Facilitated support. This is not just "big words"; it is the shift from narrative storytelling to institutional reporting.