Bomb attack kills several at Moscow restaurant
A homemade explosive detonated by remote control on Saturday evening inside a gourmet restaurant in a central Moscow nightlife district, killing at least three people and injuring 21, while several Telegram channels later reported the death toll may have risen to five. Officials have given limited details but the national anti-terrorism committee said investigations are under way, and mayor Sergei Sobyanin called the blast a "brutal act of terrorism." Reports say the device contained metal balls and may have targeted guests at a private event that possibly included senior military and intelligence figures, heightening security and political implications.
A remote-controlled bomb exploded at a Moscow restaurant, causing multiple deaths.
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There have been repeated attacks on senior military figures since 2022. Russian security services are investigating this explosion. Increased security measures and arrests could follow.
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