Several dead after explosion at Moscow restaurant where general was reportedly celebrating birthday

The scene outside the restaurant after the explosion. Photo: Baza

An explosion has occurred at a restaurant in central Moscow which had been closed for a private event.

Source: TASS citing Russia's Interior Ministry; Baza, Astra and Ostorozhno, Novosti Telegram channels; journalist Oleg Kashin

Details: Russia's Interior Ministry said three people were killed and 15 injured in the explosion, which took place near an outdoor seating area at the Balzi Rossi restaurant in Kudrinskaya Square.

Several dead after explosion at Moscow restaurant where general was reportedly celebrating birthday

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