Posted on 08/01/2026 3:01:00 PM PDT by McGruff
An improvised explosive device detonated at a restaurant Saturday in central Moscow killing two people, Russian state media said, citing local officials. The suspected bomber was also killed, officials said.
At least 21 people were also injured when the IED detonated at the restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square in Moscow, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee said, quoted by Russian state news agency RIA Novosti.
An unidentified woman who attempted to carry the explosive device into the restaurant died in the blast as did a security guard and a patron, the news agency said.
Ria Novosti reported the woman attempted to smuggle the IED into the establishment but the security guard refused to let her in before the bomb exploded.
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In before the window jokes.
Yikes
A WOMAN bomber?! That's a new one for me.
Betcha her hubby made her do it.
Or her hubby and his mistress was the target...............
Chechen “Black Widows”, it’s been a problem for some time.
Target was supposedly General Chayko who was celebrating his birthday at the restaurant. He was Commander of Russia’s Aerospace Forces. 3 dead, 21 injured. Was Chayko among them???
Probably not.............
Or Zpenismi6cia moving to terrorism ..
🚨 MOSCOW BOMBING UPDATE
Target Believed to be Senior Russian Military Commander!
Key details from the Russian National Anti-Terrorism Committee (NAC) & Kommersant:
- An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) equivalent to 1kg of TNT packed with shrapnel was detonated at the entrance of Balzi Rossi on Kudrinskaya Square.
- Hero Guard: Security intercepted a female courier carrying a suspicious gift box. The IED was detonated remotely during inspection, killing the guard, the courier, and 1 guest on the terrace.
- Unconfirmed reports indicate the private event was celebrating the 55th birthday of Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) Chief, Col. Gen. Alexander Chaiko.
- 3 dead, 21 injured. Authorities emphasize the security guard’s sacrifice prevented a catastrophic mass-casualty event inside.
Was the name of the restaurant The Aloha Snackbar?
“Try the Chicken Kiev, best in the city.”
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