Three killed after woman detonates bomb at Moscow restaurant, state media say
A woman detonated a homemade explosive device at a restaurant in Moscow, resulting in at least three deaths and 21 injuries. Security officials reported that the attacker was stopped by a guard before the explosion occurred.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing security concerns and potential domestic instability within Russia.
Image source, Getty Images By Robert Greenall Published 1 August 2026, 20:34 BST Updated 6 minutes ago At least three people have been killed and 21 injured after a woman detonated a homemade explosive device at a restaurant in Moscow, Russian state media quotes security officials as saying.
The blast happened at around 20:00 local time (17:00 GMT) on Kudrinskaya square near the city centre.
The National Anti-Terrorist Committee (NAK) said the woman tried to enter the restaurant but was stopped by a security guard. The attacker blew herself up, killing the guard and a visitor to the restaurant.
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