An explosion near a restaurant in Moscow killed three people and injured 21 others, according to Russian authorities and reports by Reuters and other media outlets. The blast was reportedly caused by a bomb carried by a woman, although the circumstances surrounding the incident were not fully detailed in the available reports.
The explosion caused multiple casualties in the area, with the injured receiving medical attention. Reports differed in some early descriptions of the death toll and the woman’s status, but authorities said three people had died and at least 21 had been wounded.
The incident was being investigated as officials worked to establish how the device was brought to the restaurant and what led to its detonation. No further details about those responsible or a possible motive were provided in the reports.
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