An explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant in Moscow, leaving three people dead and 21 injured, according to Russian media reports.
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Key facts
- An explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant in Moscow.
- Three people were killed in the blast.
- Twenty-one people were injured.
- The details were reported by Russian media, according to the BBC.
Three people have been killed and 21 others injured after an explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant in Moscow, according to Russian media reports cited by the BBC.
The BBC reported from the scene of the deadly blast, which took place at the restaurant. The broadcaster attributed the casualty figures to Russian media.
At this stage, the available information confirms only that an explosive device was involved and that it caused fatalities and injuries at the venue.
No further details about the circumstances of the explosion, those responsible, or the identities of the victims were provided in the reporting.
The BBC’s coverage focused on conditions at the scene following the incident, with the number of dead and wounded drawn from Russian media accounts.
Why it matters
A deadly explosion at a public venue in a major capital city raises immediate questions about safety and the cause of the blast. Confirmed casualty figures underscore the seriousness of the incident, though key details remain unreported.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed and injured in the Moscow explosion?
According to Russian media reports cited by the BBC, three people were killed and 21 injured.
Where did the explosion happen?
The explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant in Moscow, according to Russian media reports.
What caused the explosion?
The reporting states that an explosive device detonated, but no further details about the cause or those responsible were provided in the sources.
Timeline
- At the scene of deadly Moscow bomb blast
BBC World: Three people have been killed and 21 injured after an explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant, Russian media reports.