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Bomb outside Moscow restaurant kills at least three
News18··2 Aug
A bomb exploded outside the Balzi Rossi restaurant in central Moscow's Kudrinskaya Square on Saturday evening, killing a security guard, the suspected bomber and a nearby patron, and injuring more than a dozen others. A security guard stopped a woman carrying the device at the entrance before it detonated. Authorities cordoned off the area and closed the nearby metro station.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Visitors to high-profile venues in Moscow may notice increased security screening in the near term.
- The incident underscores how security personnel at entrances can prevent larger casualties by intercepting threats early.
- Authorities' swift area lockdown shows the emergency response protocol activated for suspected terror incidents in the city.
What's Happening
- A bomb exploded outside the Balzi Rossi restaurant in central Moscow, killing a security guard, the suspected bomber and a patron.
- A guard intercepted the woman carrying the device at the entrance before it detonated.
- More than a dozen others were injured and authorities cordoned off the surrounding area.
Investigating a Rare Central Moscow Attack
- Counter-terrorism officials ruled out an earlier theory that a gas canister caused the blast.
- Forensic teams are working to identify the woman and determine whether she acted alone or with others.
- The attack is described as one of the most severe security breaches in central Moscow in recent months.
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