Balzi Rossi restaurant promised to support the families of those…
Balzi Rossi restaurant promised to support the families of those killed in yesterday's explosion. The restaurant published a corresponding statement in its Instagram account.
Consensus
- The explosion at Balzi Rossi restaurant on Kudrinskaya Plaza occurred on the evening of August 1.
- Three people died in the explosion: a security guard, a courier, and a restaurant visitor.
- The device was a homemade explosive that detonated when a woman attempted to bring it into the restaurant.
- The restaurant issued an apology for an initial social media post stating 'everything is fine' and removed it.
- The restaurant committed to providing financial support to the families of the deceased.
- The National Anti-Terrorism Committee confirmed the device was a homemade explosive that detonated on the street after being stopped by security.
- The restaurant is located in a Stalin-era high-rise building on Kudrinskaya Square.
- The explosion occurred during a private, guarded event, possibly related to a birthday celebration.
Points of divergence
- REN TV reported two additional deaths in hospital, bringing the total to five, though this is not confirmed by the National Anti-Terrorist Committee. — novaya_eu
- The bomb was described as having a 1-kilogram TNT equivalent and was equipped with metal balls for maximum casualties. — fontanka
- The target of the attack was likely General Alexander Chayko, commander of the Aerospace Forces, who was celebrating his 55th birthday at the restaurant. — meduza
- The Investigative Committee has not yet announced the opening of a criminal case for terrorism. — novaya_eu
- The investigation is being conducted as a terrorist act, according to sources cited by Kommersant. — fontanka
Coverage (4 sources)
- Restaurant Balzi Rossi promised to help families of those killed in the explosion — Новая газета Европа
- Restaurant Balzi Rossi promised to assist the families of the victims of the explosion and apologized — Фонтанка
- Restaurant Balzi Rossi promised to support families of those killed in yesterday's explosion — ЭХО / Новости
- Restaurant Balzi Rossi, where the explosion occurred, promised to help families of the deceased. And apologized for the post, which said that everything was fine at the establishment — Meduza