An explosive device was detonated at an Italian restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square
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An explosion occurred at a restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square in Moscow, Russia, on Saturday evening, leaving three people dead and several others injured.
The explosion took place at approximately 8:10 p.m. local time, according to reports.
The Baza Telegram channel identified the location of the blast as the Balzi Rossi Italian restaurant.
The victims killed in the explosion included a restaurant customer, a security guard who stopped a woman carrying an explosive device, and the woman herself.
Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee stated that a homemade explosive device was detonated at the restaurant, following earlier speculation that a gas canister might have been the cause.
While the Interior Ministry reported 15 injuries, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee and state media updated the number of injured people to 21.
Some Telegram channels claimed that reports suggested a Russian general's birthday was being celebrated at the restaurant at the time of the explosion, though Russian authorities have not confirmed this.
Updates
The National Anti-Terrorism Committee has confirmed that the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device, contradicting earlier speculation of a gas canister malfunction. Officials further stated that the incident occurred when a female attacker attempted to enter the restaurant and detonated the device after being intercepted by a security guard, resulting in the guard and a visitor's deaths. The attack took place near Building 1 on Kudrinskaya Square at approximately 8:10 p.m. local time.
The National Anti-Terrorism Committee has confirmed that the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device, contradicting earlier speculation regarding a potential gas canister explosion. Authorities reported that a woman attempted to enter the restaurant but detonated the device after being intercepted by a security guard, resulting in the deaths of the guard and a visitor. Official sources further specified that the incident occurred at approximately 8:10 p.m. local time near Building 1 on Kudrinskaya Square, where a private function was reportedly taking place.
Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee has confirmed the incident as a bombing caused by an improvised explosive device, contradicting initial speculation regarding a gas canister. Reports indicate the blast occurred at the restaurant's entrance when a woman was stopped by a security guard, resulting in the deaths of the attacker, the guard, and one other individual. While some sources suggest the explosive was detonated remotely to target guests on the summer terrace, others dispute the cause, with conflicting reports regarding the exact timing of the explosion between 8:00 p.m. and 8:10 p.m. local time.
Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee confirmed the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device, contradicting state TV speculation regarding a potential gas canister explosion. According to the committee, a woman attempted to enter the restaurant but was stopped by a security guard before detonating herself, killing the guard and a visitor. Additionally, the Kommersant daily reported the bomb was intended to target guests on the summer terrace and may have been detonated remotely.
Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee confirmed the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device, contradicting speculations of a gas canister explosion. According to the committee, a woman attempting to enter the restaurant was stopped by a security guard before she detonated herself, killing both the guard and a visitor. While investigators are still working at the scene, Kommersant reported that the bomb may have been detonated remotely with the intent to target guests on the restaurant's summer terrace.
Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee stated the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device after a woman, who was stopped by a security guard from entering, detonated herself, killing the guard and a visitor. While some sources speculated a gas canister caused the explosion, authorities confirmed the blast occurred at the restaurant's entrance near a summer terrace and ignited a fire. Additional reports from Kommersant suggest the device may have been detonated remotely with the intent to target guests on the outdoor terrace.
The Russian Interior Ministry reported that the explosion killed three people and injured 15 others. While state media cited local officials reporting two deaths alongside the suspected bomber, Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee confirmed the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device. The explosion occurred at the restaurant's entrance at approximately 17:10 GMT on August 1, 2026, triggering a fire and a heavy law enforcement presence at the scene.
Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee confirmed the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device, while the Interior Ministry reported that although 3 people died, 15 others were injured. Although some Russian state media reported only two deaths including the suspected bomber, official figures have been updated to include 15 injuries. Investigations into the incident, which occurred near the restaurant's entrance, are ongoing.
Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee confirmed the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device, while the Interior Ministry reported that 15 people were injured in addition to the three fatalities. Although some Russian state media reports suggested the death toll was two including the suspected bomber, authorities have identified the incident as a bombing that occurred near the restaurant's entrance. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause, with conflicting reports circulating between a potential gas canister explosion and a deliberate attack.
Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee confirmed the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device, while the Interior Ministry reported that 15 people were injured alongside the three fatalities. The explosion occurred at the restaurant's entrance near a summer terrace, following an attempt by a woman to enter the venue which was thwarted by a security guard. While state TV speculated a gas canister might be responsible, investigators are currently looking into the incident as a bombing.
Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee confirmed the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device, while the Interior Ministry reported 15 people were injured in addition to the three fatalities. Although state TV speculated a gas canister might be responsible, investigators are looking into reports that a woman attempted to enter the restaurant before her device detonated, killing a security guard and a visitor. Conflicting reports regarding the exact cause and timing persist, with some sources citing a gas blast in the kitchen while others point to a remote-detonated bomb intended for the outdoor terrace.
Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee confirmed the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device, while the Interior Ministry reported that 15 people were injured in addition to the three fatalities. Investigations are ongoing, with reports conflicting on whether the explosion was a gas canister detonation or a bombing that occurred near the restaurant's entrance and summer terrace. According to the National Anti-Terrorist Committee, a woman attempted to enter the venue but was stopped by a security guard before the device detonated, killing the guard and a visitor.
Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee stated the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device, while the Interior Ministry confirmed that 15 people were injured in addition to the three fatalities. Although some state media speculated a gas canister might be responsible, authorities are investigating the explosion, which occurred near the restaurant's entrance and summer terrace. Reports also indicate the attack may have targeted a private event, with some sources claiming a security guard was killed alongside a visitor after preventing a woman from entering the venue.
While the explosion's exact cause remains under investigation, Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee stated the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device, contradicting state TV speculation regarding a gas canister. The Interior Ministry confirmed that 15 people were injured in addition to the three fatalities, and reports suggest the attack targeted the restaurant's entrance near its summer terrace. Additionally, witnesses and media reports claim a private birthday celebration for a general was taking place at the venue during the incident.
The Russian Interior Ministry confirmed that the explosion resulted in 15 injuries alongside the three fatalities. While some Russian state media outlets reported two deaths including the suspected bomber, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee stated the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device. Authorities are still investigating the incident, which occurred near the restaurant's entrance and summer terrace around 8:10 p.m. local time.
Russia's Interior Ministry confirmed that 15 people were injured in addition to the three fatalities. While some Russian state media reported two deaths including the suspected bomber, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee identified the cause as an improvised explosive device. Investigations are ongoing regarding whether the blast, which occurred near the restaurant's entrance and summer terrace, was an intentional bombing.
The Russian Interior Ministry reported that the explosion injured 15 people in addition to the three confirmed fatalities. While the National Anti-Terrorism Committee identified the cause as an improvised explosive device, some reports have disputed whether the blast was caused by a gas canister or occurred in the restaurant's kitchen. Investigations are ongoing, with authorities noting the explosion took place near the entrance and a summer terrace at the Balzi Rossi restaurant.
Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee has identified the blast as being caused by an improvised explosive device, contradicting state TV speculation regarding a potential gas canister detonation. While some reports suggest the explosion targeted guests on a summer terrace, the Interior Ministry confirmed that the incident resulted in 3 deaths and 15 injuries. Additionally, local reports indicate the restaurant was hosting a private banquet at the time of the attack.
The Russian Interior Ministry reported that 15 people were injured in the blast, while the National Anti-Terrorism Committee confirmed the explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device. Although some reports suggested a gas canister or a kitchen accident, authorities are investigating the incident as a bombing that occurred near the restaurant's entrance. Additionally, while some sources claimed the target was a general's birthday celebration, Russian authorities have not confirmed this.
The Russian Interior Ministry reported that 15 people were injured in the blast, while officials have clarified the explosion occurred at approximately 8:10 p.m. local time near Building 1 on Kudrinskaya Square. Although the cause remains under investigation, Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee stated the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device. Additionally, while some reports suggested a gas canister caused the explosion, the NAK identified it as a bombing, and investigators are looking into whether the attacker was a woman stopped by security before detonating the device.
The Russian Interior Ministry reported that the explosion killed 3 people and injured 15 others. While some Russian state media suggested the blast might have been caused by a gas canister, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee stated it was an improvised explosive device. Investigations are ongoing, with reports indicating the blast occurred near the restaurant's entrance and potentially targeted the summer terrace.
While the explosion at the restaurant resulted in 3 deaths and 15 injuries, authorities are currently investigating the cause, which the National Anti-Terrorism Committee identified as an improvised explosive device. Although some reports suggested the blast may have been caused by a gas canister or occurred in the kitchen, investigations are still ongoing regarding the nature of the attack at the restaurant's entrance.
The death toll from the explosion has risen to five following the deaths of two injured individuals in the hospital. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has officially labeled the incident a 'terrorist attack,' noting that those injured are receiving treatment in city hospitals. Additionally, while some sources claimed a general's birthday was being celebrated, authorities have not confirmed this, though reports indicate the restaurant was closed for a banquet.
The death toll has risen to five following the deaths of two injured individuals in the hospital. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin officially characterized the incident as a 'terrorist attack,' noting that those injured are currently receiving treatment in city hospitals. Additionally, while local media reports and witnesses suggested a private banquet was underway, Russian authorities have not confirmed claims that a general's birthday was being celebrated at the venue.
The death toll has risen to five following reports that two injured individuals died in the hospital. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has officially categorized the incident as a 'terrorist attack,' while the Russian Interior Ministry confirmed that 15 people were injured in the blast.
While initial reports confirmed three deaths, the total death toll has risen to five following the deaths of two injured individuals in the hospital. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has officially designated the incident as a 'terrorist attack,' and authorities are investigating the use of an improvised explosive device. Additionally, the Interior Ministry reported that 15 people were injured in the blast.
The death toll has risen to five following reports that two injured individuals died in the hospital. Additionally, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has officially characterized the incident as a 'terrorist attack' and confirmed that those injured are receiving treatment at city hospitals.
The death toll from the explosion has risen to five following the deaths of two injured individuals in the hospital. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has officially characterized the incident as a 'terrorist attack,' while the Interior Ministry reported that 15 people were injured in the blast. Additionally, some media reports suggest the attack was intended to target guests on the restaurant's summer terrace and may have been detonated remotely.
The death toll has risen to five following the deaths of two injured individuals in the hospital. While Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin officially termed the incident a 'terrorist attack,' the National Anti-Terrorism Committee identified the cause as an improvised explosive device. Reports from Russian media suggest the blast may have been intended to target guests on the restaurant's summer terrace, though authorities have not confirmed claims that a general's birthday celebration was taking place at the time.
The death toll from the explosion has risen to five after two injured individuals died in the hospital. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has officially characterized the incident as a 'terrorist attack,' and investigators are working to identify those responsible. While some reports suggested a general's birthday was being celebrated at the venue, Russian authorities have not confirmed this claim.
The death toll from the explosion has risen to five following the deaths of two injured individuals in the hospital. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has officially classified the incident as a 'terrorist attack,' while the Russian Interior Ministry confirmed 15 people were injured in the blast.
While the Interior Ministry initially reported 3 deaths and 15 injuries, Russian media reports have updated the death toll to five following the deaths of two injured individuals in the hospital. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has officially categorized the incident as a 'terrorist attack,' and authorities are currently investigating the blast, which occurred near the restaurant's entrance and summer terrace.
The death toll has risen to five after two injured individuals died in the hospital. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has officially characterized the incident as a 'terrorist attack,' and the Russian Foreign Ministry has accused Kyiv of orchestrating the explosion. Additionally, reports indicate that Colonel General Alexander Chaiko was present at the restaurant, though authorities have not confirmed if he was the target.
The death toll has risen from three to five following reports that two injured individuals died in the hospital. Additionally, the Russian Interior Ministry confirmed that 15 people were injured in the blast, while a member of the elite Federal Protective Service (FSO) was among those killed. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has officially characterized the incident as a 'terrorist attack.'
The death toll has risen to five after two people died in the hospital, and the number of injured is reported to be 15. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has formally classified the incident as a 'terrorist attack.' Additionally, the Russian Foreign Ministry has accused Kyiv of orchestrating the bombing, while the Russian Embassy in Italy suggested the attack aimed to intimidate Italian workers in Russia.
The death toll has risen to five following reports that two injured individuals died in the hospital. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has officially characterized the incident as a 'terrorist attack,' while the Russian Foreign Ministry accused Kyiv of orchestrating the bombing. Additionally, a member of Russia's elite Federal Protective Service (FSO) was confirmed to be among the deceased.
The death toll has risen from three to five following reports that two injured individuals died in the hospital. Additionally, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the explosion resulted in 15 injuries, while Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin officially characterized the incident as a 'terrorist attack.'
The death toll has risen to five following reports that two people died in the hospital, while the Interior Ministry confirmed 15 others were injured in the blast. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin officially designated the incident as a 'terrorist attack' and stated that law enforcement agencies are investigating the circumstances. Additionally, the Russian Foreign Ministry has accused Kyiv of carrying out the bombing.
The death toll from the explosion has risen to five, with the Russian Interior Ministry confirming that 15 people were injured. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin officially designated the incident as a 'brutal terrorist attack.' Additionally, while the specific target remains unconfirmed by authorities, reports indicate that Colonel General Alexander Chaiko was present at the restaurant, and one victim has been identified as a member of Russia's elite Federal Protective Service (FSO).
The death toll from the explosion has risen to five, and the Russian Foreign Ministry, as well as the Russian Embassy in Italy, have officially accused Kyiv of orchestrating the terrorist attack. Investigators believe the device, which was equivalent to one kilogram of TNT and packed with metal balls, may have been detonated remotely after an unidentified woman was stopped by a security guard. Additionally, reports suggest the blast may have targeted Colonel General Alexander Chaiko during a private 55th birthday celebration, with his daughter Maria reportedly seriously injured and his son-in-law Daniil Peredriy killed.
