Explosion at Moscow’s Balzi Rossi restaurant kills three, injures dozens FAST-MOVING

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• [● 25 SOURCES] The explosion resulted in three fatalities. (official statements)
• [● 25 SOURCES] At least 15 people were injured in the explosion. (official statements)
• [● 25 SOURCES] The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the explosion and casualties. (official statements)
• [● 25 SOURCES] Police cordoned off the area and closed the nearby Barrikadnaya metro station. (official statements)
• [● 25 SOURCES] The cause of the explosion is under investigation, with a gas leak suggested as a possible cause. (official statements)
• [● 25 SOURCES] An explosion occurred at the Balzi Rossi restaurant in central Moscow on 1 August 2026 at about 20:10. (official statements)
• [● 11 SOURCES] Unofficial reports suggested a birthday party for a senior FSB general was being held at the restaurant. (unofficial reports)
• [● 25 SOURCES] The restaurant was closed for a private banquet at the time of the explosion. (official statements)