Russian Embassy in Rome blames Ukraine for deadly Italian restaurant bombing in Moscow
Summary
The Russian Embassy in Rome accused Ukraine of causing a deadly bombing at an Italian restaurant in Moscow that killed five people and injured 19. Russian officials said the bomb was meant to scare Italians living in Russia, but Ukrainian authorities have not responded to the accusation.Key Facts
- A bomb exploded Saturday night at the Balzi Rossi restaurant in central Moscow.
- The explosion killed five people and injured 19 others.
- The Italian chef and his staff were unharmed thanks to a Russian security guard.
- Russia’s National Anti-Terrorism Committee initially reported three deaths and 21 injuries shortly after the blast.
- Moscow’s mayor called the event a “brutal terrorist act” but did not name who was responsible.
- Some Russian media claimed the attack targeted a Russian general celebrating his birthday; this could not be confirmed.
- Russia has blamed Ukraine for similar attacks on military officials since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- Ukraine has not commented on the Moscow bombing or Russia’s accusation.
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