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Explosion at Moscow Cafe Kills Three, Injures 15; Suspected Link to Ukraine War

An explosion near a cafe in Kudrinskaya Square, Moscow, killed at least three people and injured 15 to 21 others. The blast occurred around 08:10 p.m. as a homemade explosive device detonated when a woman attempted to enter a restaurant, killing her, a security guard, and a visitor. Russian authorities have not confirmed the attack's target, though independent media suggest it may have been a military official.

The explosion, which took place near a summer cafe in the heart of Moscow, was reported by multiple outlets, including Al Jazeera, TASS, France24, and BBC World. TASS and the Interior Ministry confirmed three deaths and 15 injuries, while France24 reported 21 injured. The National Anti-Terrorist Committee stated the device detonated as a woman tried to enter a restaurant and was stopped by a security guard. Both the woman and the guard were killed, along with a visitor at the restaurant. France24 noted the attack may be linked to the war in Ukraine, citing recent assassinations of senior Russian military figures and the Kremlin's blame of Kyiv for those attacks. Other sources, such as TASS and BBC World, did not explicitly mention a connection to the war in Ukraine, leaving the cause of the blast unclear.

Where Sources Diverge

Al Jazeera reports 15 injured, while France24 reports 21 injured.

al-jazeera

Fifteen also injured in the blast.

france24

At least three people have been killed and 21 injured after a homemade explosive device was detonated at an Italian restaurant in Moscow.

France24 reports the attack may have been linked to the war in Ukraine, while other sources do not mention this.

france24

The attack is also suspected of being linked to the war in Ukraine.

al-jazeera

Authorities say.

tass

The police and Russia’s National Guard Rosgvardiya restricted access near the residential high-rise on Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place.

bbc-world

The deadly blast took place in a venue near the centre of the city, but the cause is currently unclear.

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PublicFrance 24Aug 2, 12:41 PM
Three people killed in Moscow bombing

A blast near the centre of Moscow has killed at least three people and injured 21 others. It happened at around 8pm local time, when a homemade explosive device detonated as a woman tried to enter a restaurant and was stopped by a security guard, according to Russia’s National Anti-Terrorist Committee. Both the woman and the security guard were killed, along with a visitor at the restaurant, which was hosting a private function. Authorities have not said who they believe was the target, but Russian independent media report it may have been a military official. The attack is also suspected of being linked to the war in Ukraine. In recent years, several senior Russian military figures have been assassinated in and around Moscow, with the Kremlin blaming Kyiv for those attacks. Morgan Ayre has this story.

PublicFrance 24Aug 2, 09:46 AM
At least three killed in Moscow restaurant bombing, Russian officials say

At least three people have been killed and 21 injured after a homemade explosive device was detonated at an Italian restaurant in Moscow, Russian officials said. Local authorities have not said anything about who they believe was the target of the attack.

StateTASSAug 2, 12:06 AM
IN BRIEF: Three dead, 15 injured: what we know about explosion at cafe in center of Moscow

The police and Russia’s National Guard Rosgvardiya restricted access near the residential high-rise on Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place

PublicBBC WorldAug 1, 11:34 PM
Three killed in Moscow restaurant explosion

The deadly blast took place in a venue near the centre of the city, but the cause is currently unclear.

StateTASSAug 1, 10:29 PM
Explosion at Moscow cafe kills three people, injures 15 — Interior Ministry

An explosion occurred near a summer cafe at about 08:10 p.m.

IndependentAl JazeeraAug 1, 10:22 PM
At least three killed in explosion near cafe in Russia’s Moscow

⁠Fifteen also ​injured ‌in the blast in Kudrinskaya Square, authorities say.