Explosion at restaurant in central Moscow leaves three dead, more than a dozen injured
Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee claims a homemade explosive device caused the blast at a terrace restaurant
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Three people were killed on Saturday at a restaurant in central Moscow following a massive explosion.
The explosion was caused by a homemade explosive device, Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee claimed.
The dead included a woman who attempted to bring the explosive device into the restaurant, a security guard and a patron, Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}At least 21 more people were injured in the explosion, which happened around 8 p.m. on a ground floor terrace restaurant at Kudrinksaya Square, which includes seven skyscrapers built during the Stalin regime.
Law enforcement officers and emergency services personnel stand near the site of an explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow, Russia, on Aug. 1, 2026. (REUTERS)
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A Russian outlet said the explosion happened at the Balzi Rossi Italian restaurant. Its website said it was closed Saturday for a private event.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Police vehicles are at the site of an explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow, Russia, on Aug. 1, 2026. (REUTERS)
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Law enforcement officers stand guard at the site of an explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow, Russia, on Aug. 1, 2026. (REUTERS)
Heavily armed law enforcement was seen at the scene.
The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.