Moscow Restaurant Bombing Kills Three; Russian Officials Label Incident a 'Terrorist Act'

Russian authorities have blamed Ukraine for a deadly explosion at a Moscow restaurant, raising concerns over security vulnerabilities near the nation's military elite.

MOSCOW — A deadly explosion at a restaurant in Moscow has claimed the lives of three people, prompting Russian officials to characterize the incident as a deliberate "terrorist act." Russian authorities and the Russian Embassy in Rome have pointed the finger directly at Ukraine, alleging Kyiv’s involvement in the attack. While the Kremlin has moved quickly to assign blame, international observers are noting the broader implications of the violence. Reporting from the scene, BBC correspondent Steve Rosenberg confirmed the fatalities, as investigators continued to process the site. The blast…