Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Moscow Bombing Kills Three, Injures 21 Near Restaurant
A homemade bomb exploded near a fancy Italian restaurant in Moscow, killing three people and hurting 21.
The bomb was carried by a woman who was stopped by a guard before she could get inside.
The mayor called it a brutal terrorist attack and promised to punish those responsible.
Some people on social media think the attack is connected to the war with Ukraine, but no official proof exists.
The National Anti‑Terrorism Committee said the attack happened, and a TV station said two wounded later died, raising the death toll to five.
A homemade bomb detonated near Balzi Rossi Italian restaurant, killing at least three and injuring 21.
The bomb was carried by an unidentified woman who was stopped by a security guard before entering the restaurant.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin condemned the attack as a brutal terrorist act and vowed punishment for those responsible.
Speculation on social media linked the attack to the Ukraine war, but no official confirmation of a target or motive.
The National Anti‑Terrorism Committee confirmed the incident, while REN TV reported that two wounded later died, raising the death toll to five.
- Who
- Unidentified woman, security guard, customers, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin
- What
- Homemade bomb attack near Balzi Rossi Italian restaurant
- When
- Saturday evening, just before 8 p.m.
- Where
- Kudrinskaya Square, Moscow, Russia
- Why
- Motive unknown; speculation links it to the Ukraine war
- Location
- Kudrinskaya Square, Moscow, Russia
- Victims
- At least 3 dead, 21 injured (5 confirmed deaths)
- Perpetrator
- Unidentified woman
- Date
- August 1, 2024
- Agency
- National Anti‑Terrorism Committee