On Saturday evening, an explosion occurred at the Balzi Rossi restaurant in central Moscow, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. Among the deceased is the suspected bomber, identified by reports as a female. In addition to the fatalities, at least 21 other people sustained injuries in the blast.

Following the incident, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin issued a statement on Sunday characterizing the explosion as a “brutal terrorist act.” While officials have confirmed the nature of the attack, they have not yet identified a perpetrator or provided details regarding a potential motive. Russian state media outlets have served as the primary source for these details, citing local officials.

There is a slight variation in the reporting regarding the scope of the event. Breitbart focuses on the casualty count and the immediate aftermath of the explosion. The Washington Examiner provides additional context by naming the specific location—the Balzi Rossi restaurant—and including the Mayor’s official classification of the event as terrorism, which was not mentioned in the initial Breitbart report.