A bombing at an upscale restaurant in Moscow has resulted in the deaths of three people and injured at least 21 others. The attack occurred on Saturday and has been described as a "brutal terrorist act" by the city's mayor. The mayor has vowed to hunt down those responsible for the attack, stating that investigators are working to identify the perpetrators. The victims of the attack are currently receiving care in city hospitals.
The explosion tore through the Balzi Rossi Italian restaurant in the Russian capital, causing significant damage. The blast was caused by a homemade explosive device, according to Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee. A woman carrying the bomb attempted to enter the restaurant but was stopped by a security guard before it exploded, resulting in the deaths of the woman, the security guard, and a restaurant patron.
The restaurant was closed to the public at the time of the attack, as it was hosting a private event. The blast occurred around 8 p.m. local time, and emergency services quickly responded to the scene. Heavily armed police officers, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles were deployed to the area as investigators examined the scene.
Russian authorities have not identified any suspects or linked the attack to earlier assassination attempts in Russian cities or the war in Ukraine. The country's Federal Security Service had previously announced plans to tighten security for senior military and government officials following a series of attacks. The investigation into the restaurant bombing is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the motives behind the attack and identify those responsible.
The city's mayor has pledged to bring those responsible for the attack to justice, stating that they "will certainly be found and will face the punishment they deserve." The attack has raised concerns about security in the city, and authorities are working to prevent similar incidents in the future. The victims of the attack and their families are receiving support and care as the city comes to terms with the aftermath of the bombing.
