Moscow restaurant blast a 'brutal terror attack,' mayor says
The deadly explosion outside an upscale Moscow restaurant at Kudrinskaya Square was a "brutal terror attack," Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said, promising the perpetrators would be punished. But many questions remain.
An explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday night claimed at least three lives, including the suspected bomber, authorities reported. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin termed the incident as a "brutal terrorist attack," while law enforcement agencies are currently investigating the incident. The Russian Anti-Terrorism Committee stated that a woman armed with a homemade explosive device attempted to breach the restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square but was prevented by a security guard.
The blast occurred at the restaurant entrance, resulting in the death of the woman, the guard, and a restaurant patron. At least 21 others sustained injuries from the explosion, which took place just before 8 p.m. local time. The restaurant was reportedly closed on Saturday for a private gathering. Heavily armed law enforcement arrived at the scene and commenced an investigation.
The identities of those believed responsible for the attack have not yet been disclosed. Russia has witnessed numerous attacks since the onset of the war in Ukraine in 2022, attributing several assassinations and attempted killings to Kyiv. However, no comment has been made by Russian officials regarding any potential Ukrainian involvement in the Kudrinskaya Square blast.
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