Russia says the explosion at a Moscow cafe Saturday night was caused by an explosive device attached to a woman's body, according to Israeli news outlet ynet. The blast killed three people and wounded 21.
Russian authorities have confirmed that the explosion at a Moscow cafe on Saturday night was caused by an explosive device attached to a woman's body, according to Israeli news outlet ynet citing Russian sources. The blast killed three people and wounded 21.
The Zioneer initially reported the explosion at 00:35 Jerusalem time, noting that an explosive device had detonated near a luxury restaurant in central Moscow. Russian media subsequently identified the three victims as the woman who carried the device, a security guard who prevented her from entering the restaurant, and a diner. The target of the attack was a birthday party for Russian General Aleksandr Chayko, commander of the country's aerospace forces, as reported by Russian media. Chayko, who commanded the Vostok group of forces in 2022, has been previously reported to have been involved in mass murder and torture of civilians in Bucha, Ukraine.
The confirmation that the device was attached to the woman's body, rather than carried as a backpack or planted, raises questions about whether she was a willing suicide bomber or an unwitting carrier. The investigation is ongoing.
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