A powerful explosion near a restaurant in central Moscow has caused at least three deaths and 15 injuries, according to the official version reported by the Russian state agency TASS. The incident has raised new questions, while information emerging from the authorities remains limited and tightly controlled.
Preliminary toll from official Russian sources
TASS reported, citing official sources, that three people were killed and 15 others were injured in the explosion.
At this stage, the Russian authorities have provided only basic casualty figures, without publicly clarifying the full circumstances of the incident.
The explosion occurred near a restaurant in Kudrinskaya Square
According to reports, the explosion took place near a restaurant in Kudrinskaya Square, a central area of Moscow, causing panic among people present.
After the incident, the site was cordoned off by large forces from the Interior Ministry and by emergency teams, who intervened to transport the injured and secure the perimeter.
The injured were taken to hospital
Russia’s Health Ministry has confirmed that all of the injured were transported to hospital to receive medical assistance.
No further details have been made public about their condition or the identities of the victims.
Unconfirmed claims about the presence of a Russian commander
Alongside the official announcements, several Russian media outlets and bloggers have claimed that the birthday of Alexander Chaiko, described as commander-in-chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces, was being celebrated at the luxury restaurant near the scene.
So far, there has been no official confirmation of his presence at the site or of any connection between that claim and the explosion, leaving the real picture of the incident unclear.
For the moment, the Russian authorities have not provided a full explanation for the cause of the explosion.
In the absence of full transparency and with unconfirmed information circulating, many elements of this incident remain unclear.