Three killed in blast at Kudrinskaya Square in Moscow, Russian Interior Ministry confirms

21:15; 01 August 2026 year

### Three Killed, Fifteen Injured in Explosion Near Outdoor Café in Central Moscow Three people were killed and fifteen others injured in an explosion that took place near an outdoor café on Kudrinskaya Square in central Moscow on the evening of August 1, according to the Moscow branch of the Russian Interior Ministry. The incident occurred around 8:10 PM local time in the vicinity of building number 1 on Kudrinskaya Square. Following the report, law enforcement officers and emergency services were dispatched to the scene. The area has been cordoned off while experts investigate the circumstances and causes of the explosion. Information regarding the condition of the injured and the possible reasons behind the blast is still being verified. (Kudrinskaya Square is a major square in central Moscow, located near the Moscow City business district and known for its open-air cafes and restaurants.)

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