Three people were killed and at least 21 injured following a major explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening. Russian authorities, including the National Anti-Terrorism Committee, stated that the blast was caused by a homemade explosive device.
The victims included a woman who allegedly attempted to bring the device into the restaurant, a security guard, and a patron, according to Russian state news agency RIA Novosti. The explosion occurred around 8 p.m. on the ground floor terrace of the Balzi Rossi Italian restaurant, located in Kudrinskaya Square, an area known for its seven Stalin-era skyscrapers.
Website information for the Balzi Rossi restaurant indicated it was closed on Saturday for a private event.
Law enforcement and emergency services were present at the scene, with heavily armed officers visible. The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.