An explosion near an Italian restaurant in central Moscow killed three people and injured at least 21 on Saturday evening, with authorities saying the homemade device was carried by a woman.
Live updates
Loading updates…
Key facts
- Three people were killed and at least 21 injured in the explosion.
- The blast occurred just before 8pm on Saturday near an Italian restaurant.
- Authorities said the homemade bomb was carried by a woman.
- The site was at Kudrinskaya Square, one of Moscow's seven Stalin-era skyscrapers.
A homemade bomb carried by a woman killed three people and injured at least 21 others in an explosion near a restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening, authorities said.
The explosion occurred just before 8pm close to an Italian restaurant located in one of Moscow’s seven Stalin-era skyscrapers at Kudrinskaya Square, police said, according to the Guardian.
More than 20 people were injured in the blast, authorities said. The Guardian reported that at least 21 people were hurt in addition to the three who were killed.
Authorities identified the device as a homemade bomb and said it was carried by a woman. Further details about the circumstances of the explosion were not immediately provided in the initial reporting.
The location, Kudrinskaya Square, is home to one of Moscow’s landmark Stalin-era skyscrapers, a prominent feature of the city’s central architecture.
Why it matters
An explosion in a busy central district of a major capital raises immediate concerns about public safety and the security of crowded urban spaces. The casualties and the reported nature of the device make the incident a significant event for residents and authorities alike.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the Moscow explosion happen?
The explosion occurred near an Italian restaurant at Kudrinskaya Square, the site of one of Moscow's seven Stalin-era skyscrapers, according to authorities cited by the Guardian.
How many people were killed or injured?
Authorities said three people were killed and at least 21 others were injured in the blast.
When did the explosion take place?
The explosion occurred just before 8pm on Saturday evening, police said.
Timeline
- Moscow bomb kills at least three as device carried by woman explodes
The Guardian World: More than 20 people injured in blast near Italian restaurant Balzi Rossi in centre of Russian capital on Saturday night A homemade bomb carried by a woman killed three people and injured at least 21 in an explosion near a restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening, prompti
- Moscow restaurant bombing kills three people as device carried by woman explodes
The Guardian World: More than 20 people injured in explosion near Italian restaurant on Saturday night, authorities say A homemade bomb carried by a woman killed three people and injured at least 21 in an explosion near a restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening, authorities said. The explo
- Moscow restaurant bombing kills three
Al Jazeera: Russian officials say more than 21 others were injured in the blast in Kudrinskaya Square.