Three dead in Moscow restaurant explosion

An explosion rocked a Moscow restaurant, resulting in three fatalities and injuring 21 people. Initial reports suggested a gas cylinder might have been the cause, but investigators now believe a homemade explosive device detonated.

The blast occurred around 8:00 PM local time on Saturday. According to the national antiterrorist committee, investigators concluded that an explosive device was responsible for the explosion. Russian state television had previously suggested a gas cylinder as a possible cause.

Reports indicate that a woman attempted to bring the explosive device into the restaurant but was stopped by a security guard. Both the woman and the guard were killed in the ensuing explosion. A patron of the restaurant also died as a result of the blast. The motive behind the incident remains unclear.

The article states that it will be updated as more information becomes available.