Russia has blamed Ukraine for a bombing at a central Moscow restaurant on Saturday evening that killed five people, with reports suggesting a senior Russian military commander may have been the intended target.
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Key facts
- A bombing at a restaurant in central Moscow killed five people.
- Russia's foreign ministry has accused Ukraine of carrying out the attack.
- The explosion occurred on Saturday evening near an upmarket Italian restaurant.
- The restaurant is located in a Stalin-era skyscraper on Kudrinskaya Square.
- Reports suggest the attack may have been aimed at Russia's air force chief.
Russia has blamed Ukraine for a bombing at a restaurant in central Moscow that killed five people, according to the Guardian. The accusation was made by Russia’s foreign ministry amid growing speculation that a senior Russian military commander was the intended target of the attack.
The explosion occurred on Saturday evening near the entrance to an upmarket Italian restaurant, the Guardian reported. The venue is located in one of the city’s seven Stalin-era skyscrapers on Kudrinskaya Square in central Moscow.
Reports cited by the Guardian say the attack may have been aimed at Russia’s air force chief, though the outlet did not confirm the identity of any specific target or provide further details on who was present at the scene.
The foreign ministry’s accusation places responsibility for the attack on Kyiv. As of the report, the source did not include a response from Ukrainian officials to the allegation.
The bombing marks a deadly incident in the Russian capital, occurring in a prominent and busy area of the city. The Guardian noted the incident was accompanied by speculation about the possible target, but detailed circumstances of the explosion remained the subject of ongoing reporting.
Why it matters
An attack in the heart of Moscow that Russia attributes to Ukraine could further escalate tensions between the two countries. The reported possibility that a senior military commander was targeted adds significance to an incident that killed civilians in a busy public setting.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Moscow restaurant bombing?
According to the Guardian, five people were killed in the bombing.
Who has Russia blamed for the attack?
Russia's foreign ministry has accused Ukraine of carrying out the attack, according to the Guardian.
Where did the bombing take place?
The explosion occurred near the entrance to an upmarket Italian restaurant in one of Moscow's seven Stalin-era skyscrapers on Kudrinskaya Square, the Guardian reported.
Timeline
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