At least three people were killed and fifteen injured in an explosion near a cafe in Moscow's Kudrinskaya Square, according to authorities. Later reports indicated a woman carrying explosives had tried to enter the venue.
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Key facts
- At least three people were killed in the blast, authorities say.
- Fifteen people were also injured, according to Al Jazeera.
- The explosion took place in Kudrinskaya Square, near the centre of Moscow.
- Later BBC reporting said a woman carrying explosives tried to enter the venue.
At least three people have been killed and fifteen injured in an explosion near a cafe in Moscow, according to Russian authorities. The blast occurred in Kudrinskaya Square, near the centre of the Russian capital.
Al Jazeera reported that authorities confirmed the death toll of three, along with fifteen people injured in the blast. The report identified the location as Kudrinskaya Square.
The BBC described the incident as a deadly blast at a venue near the centre of the city. In its initial reporting, the broadcaster said the cause of the explosion was unclear.
In a later update, the BBC reported that the explosion happened as a woman carrying explosives tried to enter the venue. The circumstances remain under investigation and full details have not yet been established.
The available reporting differs slightly in describing the site, with some outlets referring to a cafe and others to a restaurant. Both accounts place the incident in the same central Moscow area.
No group has been identified in the source reporting as responsible for the blast, and authorities have not publicly released further information about a motive at the time of publication.
Why it matters
An explosion causing multiple deaths in the centre of Russia's capital raises immediate concerns about public safety and security in a major city. The reported involvement of a person carrying explosives, if confirmed, would point to a deliberate attack rather than an accident.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed and injured in the Moscow explosion?
Authorities say at least three people were killed, and Al Jazeera reported that fifteen people were also injured in the blast.
Where did the explosion take place?
The explosion occurred near a cafe in Kudrinskaya Square, near the centre of Moscow, according to authorities and reporting from Al Jazeera and the BBC.
What caused the explosion?
The BBC initially said the cause was unclear, but a later report stated the blast took place as a woman carrying explosives tried to enter the venue. The situation remains under investigation.
Timeline
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BBC World: The deadly blast took place in a venue near the centre of the city, as a woman carrying explosives tried to enter.
- Three killed in Moscow restaurant explosion
BBC World: The deadly blast took place in a venue near the centre of the city, but the cause is currently unclear.
- At least three killed in explosion near cafe in Russia’s Moscow
Al Jazeera: Fifteen also injured in the blast in Kudrinskaya Square, authorities say.