Moscow Restaurant Bombing Kills Three, Injures 21 as Russian Authorities Launch Terror Investigation

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:52am on 02 Aug 2026,Sunday International

At least three people were killed and 21 others injured after a powerful bomb exploded outside the upscale Balzi Rossi restaurant in central Moscow on August 1. The victims included the woman carrying the homemade explosive device, a security guard who stopped her from entering, and a restaurant patron. Authorities believe the blast may have been remotely triggered and are investigating whether the woman knowingly transported the bomb. The restaurant was hosting a private event at the time. Russian investigators have launched a terrorism probe, while the motive and those responsible remain unknown amid heightened security concerns. (PC: Reuters)

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