Three people were killed and more than 21 injured after a woman detonated a bomb at a Moscow restaurant, according to Russian state media. Security officials said a guard stopped the attacker from entering the venue.
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Key facts
- Three people were killed in the blast, state media reported.
- More than 21 others were injured, according to Russian officials.
- The explosion occurred in Kudrinskaya Square, Moscow, according to Al Jazeera.
- Security officials said a woman tried to enter the restaurant with explosives but was stopped by a security guard.
Three people have been killed after a woman detonated a bomb at a restaurant in Moscow, according to Russian state media. The attack has left more than 21 others injured, Russian officials said.
Security officials said the female attacker tried to enter the restaurant carrying explosives but was stopped by a security guard before she could get inside, the BBC reported. The device was detonated during the incident.
The blast took place in Kudrinskaya Square, Moscow, according to Al Jazeera. Russian officials confirmed the casualty figures in statements carried by state media.
Reports from the BBC noted that the attacker attempted to enter the restaurant but was halted at the entrance by security personnel. The precise circumstances of how the explosives were detonated were not detailed in the available reporting.
Al Jazeera reported that more than 21 people were injured in addition to the three who were killed. The full extent of the injuries and the condition of those hurt was not immediately clear from the sources.
As of the latest reporting, no motive or claim of responsibility had been described in the available accounts, and details about the identity of the attacker were not provided.
Why it matters
An attack at an everyday venue in Moscow raises immediate questions about public safety and security. The reported death toll and number of injuries underline the human cost of the incident and are likely to prompt further official response.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the Moscow restaurant bombing happen?
The explosion occurred in Kudrinskaya Square in Moscow, according to Al Jazeera.
How many people were killed and injured?
Russian state media reported three people were killed, and officials said more than 21 others were injured.
Was the attacker able to enter the restaurant?
Security officials said the woman tried to enter the restaurant with explosives but was stopped by a security guard, according to the BBC.
Timeline
- Outside the Moscow restaurant where bomb killed three
BBC World: The BBC's Russia editor reports from Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place.
- Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say
BBC World: Security officials said a woman tried to enter the restaurant with explosives but was stopped by a security guard.
- Three killed after woman detonates bomb at Moscow restaurant, state media say
BBC World: Security officials said the female attacker tried to enter the restaurant but was stopped by a security guard.
- Three die in Moscow restaurant bombing
Al Jazeera: Russian officials say more than 21 others were injured in the blast in Kudrinskaya Square.