In brief
At 20:00 local time a homemade bomb exploded in an Italian restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square, killing three people and wounding 21. Security officials say the device was carried by a woman who attempted to enter the private event but was stopped by a guard. The National Anti‑Terrorist Committee confirmed the attack was a deliberate attempt at terror. The incident underscores rising security concerns in central Moscow and draws attention to the city's vulnerability.
At about 20:00 local time (17:00 GMT) on Monday, a homemade explosive device detonated inside an Italian restaurant near Moscow’s city centre. Three people lost their lives and 21 others sustained injuries of varying severity.
According to the National Anti‑Terrorist Committee, a woman delivering the device was intercepted by a security guard while attempting to enter the restaurant, which was holding a private gathering.
BBC’s Russia editor Steve Rosenberg reported from the scene, noting the blast’s impact on a crowded venue and the city’s immediate emergency response.
Key facts: Location: Kudrinskaya Square, Moscow. Time: 20:00 local. Casualties: 3 dead, 21 injured. Perpetrator: Female, thwarted by guard.
The attack has heightened security concerns across Moscow’s central districts, prompting authorities to review protective measures for public venues.
