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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 2, 2026Miami-Dade

Moscow Mayor labels restaurant bombing a 'terrorist act'

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has officially classified a deadly explosion at a central Moscow restaurant as a terrorist act. The incident, which occurred on Saturday evening, resulted in multiple casualties and injuries.

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Why It Matters

The attack resulted in three deaths and at least 21 injuries, triggering an ongoing investigation by the into a security incident at a public establishment.

Key Facts

  • The Moscow Mayor officially classified the explosion at the Balzi Rossi restaurant as a 'brutal terrorist act'.
  • Three people were killed in the blast, including the woman identified as the bomber.
  • At least 21 people were wounded in the explosion.
  • The incident occurred on Saturday evening at a restaurant located on Kudrinskaya Square.
  • The restaurant was closed for a private function at the time of the explosion.
  • The bomber was reportedly denied entry by a security guard before the device detonated.
  • No individual or group has claimed responsibility for the attack as of Sunday afternoon.
  • The Moscow Investigative Committee is currently conducting an investigation into the incident.

Who's Mentioned

organizationNational Anti-Terrorism Committee“Government body that reported the number of wounded.”locationKudrinskaya Square“The location of the restaurant.”organizationMoscow Investigative Committee“The agency currently investigating the incident.”personSergei Sobyanin“Mayor of Moscow who issued a statement on the attack.”organizationRia Novosti“Russian state news agency reporting on the event.”organizationBalzi Rossi“The restaurant in central Moscow where the explosion occurred.”