Deadly Bomb Explosion at Moscow’s Kudrinskaya Square
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.
