Where did the explosion happen?

It happened at a restaurant near Kudrinskaya Square in central Moscow.

What do officials say caused the blast?

Some officials say it was a homemade explosive device, while others say the cause is still unclear.

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Three killed in Moscow restaurant explosion

First publishedAug 1, 18:22 UTC

Last updatedAug 1, 21:57 UTC · 8m ago

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Answer

The deadly blast took place in a venue near the centre of the city, but the cause is currently unclear.

Reported by 5 outlets — BBC World, CBS News, ABC News, Al Jazeera, Fox News Latest. See all sources ↓

An explosion occurred at a restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday. At least three people were killed and more than a dozen were injured. The blast happened near Kudrinskaya Square, according to several reports. Russian officials say the cause is still under investigation, though some say it was a homemade bomb.

Why it matters

The attack raises concerns about safety in public places in Russia's capital. It also highlights the ongoing threat of improvised explosive devices in urban areas.

In brief

Where did the explosion happen?: It happened at a restaurant near Kudrinskaya Square in central Moscow.
How many people were killed?: At least three people were killed.
What do officials say caused the blast?: Some officials say it was a homemade explosive device, while others say the cause is still unclear.

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While BBC and Al Jazeera focus on the casualty numbers and note that the cause is unclear, CBS and Fox emphasize that a homemade bomb caused the blast and provide details about the victims. Fox also adds specific information about who died and the setting of the restaurant.

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CBS and Fox report that the explosion was caused by a homemade or improvised explosive device.
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CBS NewsAug 1, 21:23cites IED per Russian state media
Fox News LatestAug 1, 21:45says homemade bomb per anti-terror committee
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BBC reports that the cause of the blast is still unclear.
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BBC WorldAug 1, 19:34says cause unclear
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ABC and Fox say 21 people were injured, while Al Jazeera reports 15 injured.
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ABC NewsAug 1, 21:09reports 21 injured
Fox News LatestAug 1, 21:45says 21 injured
Al JazeeraAug 1, 18:22reports 15 injured
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Fox provides specific details about the victims, naming a woman who tried to bring the bomb, a guard, and a patron.
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Fox News LatestAug 1, 21:45gives victim details

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