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Moscow Bomb Near Restaurant Kills 3, Injures 21
2 Aug
Summary
- A homemade bomb exploded near a Moscow Italian restaurant on Saturday night.
- The blast killed three people, including the woman carrying the device.
- At least 21 individuals sustained injuries of varying severity in the explosion.
A homemade bomb detonated near an Italian restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening, resulting in three fatalities and at least 21 injuries. The explosion happened around 8 PM by the Balzi Rossi restaurant, situated near one of Moscow's distinctive Stalin-era skyscrapers.
Authorities reported that an unidentified woman attempted to enter the restaurant but was stopped by security. The ensuing blast killed the woman, a security guard, and a customer. Injuries sustained by others varied in seriousness, with law enforcement cordoning off the scene.
While the authorities have not named the deceased or injured, nor identified a suspect, reports suggest the bomb was intended for the restaurant's outdoor terrace. There is speculation that the woman may not have known she was carrying a bomb, with suggestions of remote detonation.
