Russia has accused Ukraine of responsibility for an explosion that occurred on Saturday evening in central Moscow, resulting in five fatalities and nineteen injuries. The incident took place near a luxury Italian restaurant situated within one of the Stalin-era buildings on Kudrinskaya Street. According to reports, the explosion occurred after an unidentified woman carrying an improvised explosive device (IED) attempted to enter the establishment but was reportedly intercepted by security personnel.
Following this intervention, the device detonated, causing significant casualties. In the aftermath, officials in Russia stated that the attack was orchestrated by Ukrainian elements. Furthermore, Russian sources indicated suspicions that the intended target of the blast was a high-ranking Russian military commander.
On Sunday, a ministry official issued a statement reiterating the accusations. The incident has escalated tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with Moscow attributing the violence to hostile actions emanating from Ukrainian sources. The details surrounding the device, the alleged plot, and the subsequent investigation are currently under review by Russian authorities.
The event marks one of the most severe security incidents reported in Moscow recently, prompting official condemnations from the Russian government directed at Ukraine.
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