Three killed in Moscow restaurant explosion

What the report says

At least three people were killed and 15 others were injured in an explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow, according to police cited by BBC World News. The blast happened around 20:00 local time on Kudrinskaya Square, near the city centre, and authorities said the cause was not immediately clear.

BBC reported that the venue was near a busy area of the Russian capital and that roads around the square were briefly closed after the incident. Video shared by Russia’s RIA news agency showed armed law enforcement officers at the scene, which was sealed off to the public. The outlet also reported that a nearby evening cycling event was cancelled because of the disruption.

The BBC said the Baza Telegram channel claimed the explosion started in the restaurant’s kitchen. A witness quoted by the channel said the restaurant was hosting a wedding reception with about 50 guests and that injured people were seen being carried out after the blast. Those details were presented as unconfirmed in the report.

The incident adds to concerns about public safety in crowded venues in Moscow, though the immediate circumstances remain unclear. Further official updates would be needed to determine the cause and whether the restaurant or event played any role in the explosion.