Russian Embassy in Rome blames Ukraine for deadly Italian restaurant bombing in Moscow
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian Embassy in Rome on Monday blamed Ukraine for a deadly weekend bombing at a Moscow restaurant, describing it as an attempt to intimidate the Italian…
The Russian Embassy in Rome asserted responsibility for a deadly bombing at a Moscow restaurant over the weekend, accusing Ukraine of orchestrating the attack as a means to intimidate the Italian community residing in Russia. According to the embassy, the perpetrators, identified as "Kyiv terrorists," aimed to instill fear in Italians working in Russia and make them feel vulnerable to potential attacks.
The incident occurred at the Balzi Rossi restaurant on a Saturday night, resulting in fatalities and injuries. The Russian Foreign Ministry did not respond to inquiries regarding the embassy's assertion or provide an explanation for the discrepancy in death toll reports. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin described the attack as a "brutal terrorist act," but refrained from naming the perpetrator.
Reports surfaced suggesting that the bombing targeted a Russian general, with some identifying Col.-Gen. Alexander Chaiko, recently appointed as the chief of Russia’s aerospace forces, as the intended victim. However, these claims could not be independently verified. Ukrainian authorities have yet to comment on the matter.
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