Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least three dead after bomb explodes near Moscow restaurant
At least three people were killed and 21 injured after a homemade bomb exploded near a restaurant in central Moscow. Russian authorities reported that a woman attempted to enter the venue but was stopped by security before the device detonated.
Why it matters
This incident represents a significant security event in the Russian capital amidst the ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding the Ukraine-Russia war.
The explosion occurred near an upscale Italian restaurant located in one of Moscow's seven Stalin-era skyscrapers at Kudrinkskaya Square
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