Moscow Mayor Declares Restaurant Explosion a Terror Attack

A powerful explosion outside an upscale restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square in Moscow killed several people and injured dozens, prompting Mayor Sergei Sobyanin to label the incident a “brutal terror attack.” The blast, which occurred in the early evening, shattered windows and sent shards of glass into the street, leaving the restaurant’s lobby in ruins. Sobyanin vowed that the perpetrators would be brought to justice and urged the public to cooperate with investigators.

Preliminary reports indicate that the explosion was caused by a bomb detonated in a vehicle parked near the entrance. Security footage captured the vehicle leaving the square minutes before the blast, and police have begun a forensic search of the surrounding area. The mayor’s statement comes amid a series of recent attacks on civilian targets in the city, heightening concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of Moscow’s counter‑terrorism measures.

Investigators are working to identify the suspects and determine the motive behind the attack, while the city has increased security patrols and surveillance in the downtown area. As the investigation proceeds, many questions remain unanswered, including how the bomb was smuggled into the city and whether there is a broader network behind the attack.