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Deadly bomb explosion at Moscow restaurant was ‘terrorist attack,’ mayor says
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Anna Chernova, Alessandra Freitas, Darya Tarasova , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The city's mayor has described the event as a terrorist attack.
A violent incident occurred in Moscow, resulting in fatalities and injuries. The city's mayor has described the event as a terrorist attack. It is known that an explosion took place outside a restaurant, killing two individuals, including a security guard, and injuring many others.
Further details about the incident are available from the source. Authorities believe an explosive device was involved, but the circumstances surrounding its detonation are unclear. The individual who attempted to enter the restaurant with the device has not been identified.
The mayor has condemned the attack and vowed to hold those responsible accountable.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 2, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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