Moscow bombing: Three dead, 21 injured after restaurant explosion
A homemade bomb exploded at a restaurant in central Moscow, killing three people and injuring 21 others. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred during a private event, though the motive and the identity of the suspected bomber remain unclear.
Why it matters
The attack represents a significant security incident in the Russian capital, raising concerns about public safety and potential terrorism.
shares Share article A homemade bomb has exploded during a private event at a restaurant in central Moscow , killing two people as well as the woman suspected of carrying the device and injuring 21 others, according to state news agency RIA Novosti, which cited Russia’s National Anti- Terrorism Committee.
An unidentified woman attempted to enter Balzi Rossi restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square carrying what authorities believe was an improvised explosive device, the committee said.
A bomb in a Moscow restaurant has killed three people and injured 21. Natalia Kolesnikova/Anadolu/Getty via CNN
The bomb went off before she entered, killing the security guard who stopped her and a customer.
Authorities did not immediately identify the woman or say what motivated her actions. It was also unclear whether she deliberately detonated the device.
The apparent targets were guests attending a private event on the restaurant’s outdoor terrace, Russian business daily Kommersant reported.
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