Overview
- The blast struck the Balzi Rossi restaurant on Saturday evening, and officials say three people died and about 21 were wounded.
- Investigators say a woman tried to bring an improvised explosive device into the venue, was stopped by a security guard, and the device detonated, killing the woman, the guard and a guest.
- Moscow’s mayor called the incident a terror act and the National Anti‑Terror Committee has opened an antiterror investigation while forensic teams and heavily armed units secured the scene.
- Unverified reports on Telegram and some media say a senior general was among the guests and may have been the target, but authorities have not confirmed any motive or named targets.
- The attack follows a string of strikes on high‑ranking Russian military figures since 2024 and is likely to prompt tighter protection measures and a weeks‑long forensic inquiry to determine responsibility.