An explosion near the Balzi Rossi restaurant in Moscow has resulted in at least three fatalities and 21 injuries. Russian media sources suggest that a high-ranking Russian general may have been the intended target of the attack. The restaurant was reportedly closed to the public on Saturday evening for a private celebration marking the birthday of a Russian general.
Russian journalist Oleg Kashin identified the individual in question as Aleksandr Chayko, the commander-in-chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces; however, Russian authorities have not issued any official confirmation regarding this claim. Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred when an unidentified woman attempted to enter the establishment. She was reportedly stopped by a security guard at the entrance, at which point the explosive device she was carrying detonated.
The blast reportedly killed the woman, the security guard, and an additional person, injuring at least 21 others. Police and emergency services have secured the area, and roads leading to the restaurant remain closed as investigations are ongoing. Authorities have not yet disclosed the motive behind the explosion or the identity of the perpetrator.
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