A woman carrying a homemade bomb killed at least three people and injured 21 others near an upscale restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening, according to authorities.
Early official accounts said the explosion happened close to a restaurant in the city center. Authorities said the device was homemade and was being carried by a woman at the time of the blast.
The reported toll of at least three dead and 21 injured underscored the severity of the explosion. Because the information came from initial statements, casualty figures could change as officials continue to assess the scene and those hurt receive treatment.
The incident is likely to draw intense scrutiny from investigators as Moscow authorities work to establish the circumstances of the bombing. For now, officials have described it as a deadly blast near a central Moscow restaurant that left multiple victims.
