Deadly Restaurant Explosion Rocks Central Moscow

Three people were killed and roughly 20 others injured in an explosion at a restaurant on Kudrinsky Square in central Moscow, according to independent media reports.

Explosion at Kudrinsky Square Restaurant

An explosion occurred at a restaurant located in the center of Moscow on Kudrinsky Square, Russian media reported on Saturday. According to the independent portal Meduza, Moscow police confirmed the deaths of three individuals, while approximately 20 others sustained injuries.

Contlicting Reports on Gas Installation

Meduza cited reports suggesting a gas installation exploded in the back of the restaurant. Meanwhile, the Astra channel, citing its own sources, dismissed this by stating it is ridiculous considering the building has no gas, as reported by RMF24.

Private Event at Balzi Rossi

The Balzi Rossi restaurant had been rented out on Saturday for a private event, specifically a wedding or a birthday party. Official information regarding the exact causes of the explosion has not been released, and police have cordoned off the area surrounding the building.

Location Near the US Embassy

The Balzi Rossi restaurant is situated on the ground floor of a Socialist Realism-style skyscraper on Kudrinsky Square. The building of the United States Embassy is located nearby.