Moscow Explosion Kills Three, Injures 15 Near Cafe

Three people died and 15 were injured in an explosion that occurred near a cafe in central Moscow on Saturday evening, according to the Russian Interior Ministry. Officials from the ministry were present at the scene investigating the incident. The explosion happened around 8:10 PM local time near a summer cafe located on Kudrinskaya Square. This area is known for its Stalin-era skyscrapers. The Investigative Committee is working to determine the exact number of victims and the circumstances surrounding the blast. "Investigators and forensic experts from the Main Investigative Directorate are working at the scene," the committee stated. "An investigation is currently underway." An aide to the Health Minister, Aleksey Kuznetsov, confirmed that medical assistance was provided to the injured. "The victims of the explosion at the restaurant in Moscow are receiving all necessary medical care," he told reporters. Police had previously reported the explosion's location near a summer cafe on Kudrinskaya Square.

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The Moscow branch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is working at the scene of the incident. According to available information, today around 8:10 PM local time, an explosion occurred near a summer cafe, in which three people died and 15 were injured.