{
  "id": 35365,
  "title": "Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/three-killed-after-bomb-detonated-at-moscow-restaurant-state-media-say-35365",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T07:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/three-killed-after-bomb-detonated-at-moscow-restaurant-state-media-say/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At least three individuals lost their lives and 21 others sustained injuries following a homemade explosive device explosion at an Italian restaurant in Moscow, according to Russian state media quoting security officials. The incident occurred around 20:00 local time on Kudrinskaya square, situated in the city center. The National Anti-Terrorist Committee disclosed that a woman attempting to enter the restaurant with explosives was halted by a security guard. Tragically, the woman, the guard, and a restaurant visitor were killed when the device detonated. The Balzi Rossi restaurant, which was hosting a private gathering at the time, was the location of the explosion. While authorities have not identified a specific target, many residents of Moscow may suspect a connection to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Over the past few years, several high-ranking Russian military officials have been murdered in or near the capital, with Moscow attributing these attacks to Kyiv. The restaurant, situated within a renowned Stalin-era skyscraper, had its surrounding roads temporarily closed due to the incident. The event had been expected to draw numerous cyclists for an evening ride through the city, but the gathering was called off following the explosion. Video footage from Russia’s RIA news agency depicted heavily armed law enforcement officers surrounding the scene, which was cordoned off from the public.",
  "summary": "Three people have been killed and 21 injured after a homemade explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant in Moscow, according to Russian state media. The blast occurred at approximately 8:00 PM local time near the city center on Kudrinskaya square, a popular area for evening activities. A woman carrying the explosives attempted to enter the restaurant but was stopped by a security guard, after which the device exploded, killing both the woman and the guard, as well as a visitor present at the private function. Russian authorities have not yet identified a specific target, but the proximity of the incident to the ongoing war in Ukraine has led many Muscovites to suspect a connection. Moscow has previously blamed Kyiv for similar attacks targeting senior Russian military figures in recent years. The restaurant, situated in a historic Stalin-era skyscraper, temporarily closed its roads, and cyclists who had gathered for an evening ride were forced to cancel their plans.",
  "key_points": [
    "Three killed, 21 injured in Moscow restaurant bombing",
    "Woman with explosives stopped by guard, device detonates",
    "Suspected link to Ukraine conflict, no specific target identified"
  ],
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        "title": "Bomb blast outside Moscow restaurant kills 3, injures 21",
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        "title": "Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say",
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        "title": "Explosion in Moscow restaurant killed three and injured 21",
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        "outlet": "CNBC World",
        "title": "Bomb carried by woman kills three, injures 21 near Moscow restaurant, authorities say",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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