Inve Tigator Have Left the Cene, Where a Hattered Window and Pock-marked Wall Mark the Explo İon' Deadly İmpact

Investigators have left the scene, where a shattered window and pock-marked walls mark the explosion's deadly impact. Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee believes a woman carrying an improvised explosive device tried to enter the restaurant. Russian news outlets suggest she may have been a courier delivering a package to a guest at a private function, possibly unaware of its contents.

A security guard stopped her, and moments later the device detonated. Unconfirmed reports say a senior Russian military commander was at the restaurant that night, but officials have not confirmed the guest list. The Kremlin has not commented.

In a Sunday statement, the Russian Embassy in Italy blamed Ukraine, saying "the Kyiv terrorists wanted to scare Italians working in Russia, without identifying a specific target. Residents on Kudrinskaya Square link the attack to the war in Ukraine. "The explosions, the deaths, they frighten me, said Ludmila.

"It's probably linked to the war that's going on. Galina, angry at UK support for Ukraine, told the BBC's Russia editor: "This is the work of Britain, this is your work... It makes me want to come up and punch you. Alexandra, who was walking her dog nearby, said: "I heard a loud bang.

I realised immediately that it was an explosion. I live here in the building. It's terrible.

She added: "I can't get over this... It was terrible. I just don't know how I'm going to get over this. Despite the attack's severity, Russian TV gave it minimal coverage. Sunday's Russia-1 bulletin focused on strikes on Ukraine, Paratroopers' Day, Railway Workers' Day, and Trump-Iran developments, with no mention of the Moscow explosion, possibly reflecting authorities' desire to avoid public alarm.