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Explosion at Exclusive Moscow Restaurant Kills Three, Injures 15
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Explosion at Exclusive Moscow Restaurant Kills Three, Injures 15

From Clarín · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • At least three people died and 15 were injured in an explosion at a Moscow restaurant on Saturday.
  • Police are investigating the cause of the blast, which occurred on the terrace of the upscale Balzi Rossi restaurant.
  • Reports suggest a gas leak may be responsible, though other theories are being explored.

An explosion at an exclusive Moscow restaurant has claimed at least three lives and injured 15 others, according to local police. The incident occurred Saturday evening at the Balzi Rossi restaurant, a high-end establishment known for its Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and frequented by the city's economic elite.

According to the information we have, an explosion occurred today around 8:10 PM (2:10 PM Argentina time) near a summer cafe, which caused three deaths and fifteen injuries.

— Moscow PoliceThis quote from Moscow Police provides the initial official confirmation of the casualties and the time of the incident.

The blast reportedly took place on the restaurant's terrace. Emergency services, including numerous fire trucks and ambulances, responded to the scene near Kudrinskaya Square. Videos circulating on social media show extensive damage, including broken glass and debris.

While the exact cause remains under investigation, preliminary reports from the Telegram channel Baza, which has ties to Russian security forces, suggest a gas deflagration in the restaurant's kitchens. However, authorities are considering other hypotheses, with some unconfirmed versions mentioning a private event and the presence of military-plated vehicles.

The victims of the explosion at the Moscow restaurant are receiving all the necessary medical attention.

— Alexei Kuznetsov, Health Ministry OfficialThis statement from a Health Ministry official reassures the public that medical care is being provided to those injured.

Alexei Kuznetsov, a Health Ministry official, stated that all necessary medical attention is being provided to the victims. Representatives from Balzi Rossi, in a statement on Instagram, confirmed the restaurant's well-being and expressed gratitude for messages of support. The restaurant, managed by Neapolitan chef Carmine Alfieri, is known for its expensive menu, including champagne bottles priced at $1,700.

Thank you all for your words of support and concern. Our restaurant, Balzi Rossi, is fine.

— Balzi Rossi RestaurantThis quote from the restaurant's Instagram account addresses concerns about its status and thanks people for their support.
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Originally published by Clarín in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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