At least three people were killed and fifteen injured in a blast that tore through a Moscow restaurant during a wedding dinner.
The explosion struck at approximately 20:00 local time (17:00 GMT) on Kudrinskaya Square, a location west of downtown that had been hosting a celebratory dinner for roughly fifty guests.
Police reports say the cause has not yet been identified, but the Baza Telegram channel reports that the blast erupted in the kitchen of the dining area, possibly from a gas leak or accidental ignition.
Early footage released by Russia's RIA news agency shows heavily armed law‑enforcement units cordoning off the site, with ambulances and firefighters remaining on scene amid heavy traffic.
Roads around the square were temporarily shut, forcing a cancellation of a planned evening cycling route that had gathered dozens of cyclists nearby.
Witnesses reported seeing people covered in blood being moved out of the restaurant, painting a grim picture that shocked local residents.
