# Explosion in central Moscow restaurant kills three, wounds over a dozen

An explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow killed three people and injured more than a dozen others. The blast occurred in a busy area, prompting an emergency response and an investigation into the cause. This incident raises concerns about public safety and potential security implications in the Russian capital.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Fox News World](https://www.foxnews.com/world/explosion-restaurant-central-moscow-leaves-three-dead-dozen-injured) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:45:42 -0400
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/02/moscow-restaurant-bombing-kills-three-people-as-device-carried-by-woman-explodes) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:22:48 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdx8qp451lko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:53:05 GMT