3 dead, 15 injured in explosion near Moscow cafe, police say

A AgenciesSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-01 · 19:28 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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An explosion occurred near a Moscow cafe on Saturday evening, resulting in three fatalities and fifteen injuries. The blast happened around 8:10 PM near a summer cafe, with victims sustaining injuries of varying severity. Investigators and police forensic specialists were dispatched to the scene. While authorities have not officially stated the cause, the Baza Telegram channel, citing police contacts, reported a gas explosion in the cafe's kitchens. The incident took place at the Balzi Rossi Italian restaurant, which was reportedly closed for a private event at the time.

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The restaurant was closed on Saturday for a private event.

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The explosion happened at around 8:10 PM near a summer cafe.

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An explosion near a Moscow cafe killed at least three people and wounded another 15.

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The upscale Balzi Rossi Italian restaurant was the venue.

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The explosion was caused by a gas blast in the cafe's kitchens.

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An explosion on Saturday near a Moscow cafe killed at least three people and wounded another 15, police said, without saying what caused the blast.“From the information we have, an explosion happened today at around 8.10pm near a summer cafe, causing three deaths and 15 injured, of varying degrees of seriousness,” Moscow police told state news agency RIA Novosti.Investigators and police forensic specialists were on site, the statement added.Images posted on Russian Telegram channels showed fire engines and ambulances at the site.According to the Baza Telegram channel, the explosion was caused by a gas blast in the cafe’s kitchens. ⁠The news outlet, which has good contacts with the police, said the explosion happened at the ‌upscale Balzi Rossi Italian restaurant.The restaurant’s website said the venue, located in the wider city centre of the Russian capital, had been closed on Saturday for a private event.

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