A blast at a restaurant in central Moscow kills three people and injures 15, according to Russian officials cited by multiple outlets. The incident draws emergency responders, investigators and forensic experts to the scene as they assess the cause and gather evidence. Reporting from outlets that cite police and other information sources says the explosion occurs at a restaurant in a central area of the city. Several reports identify the venue as an upscale Italian restaurant, while others describe it more generally as a restaurant. Additional details in some accounts say the establishment had been booked for a private event at the time of the blast. Across the coverage, casualty figures are consistent: three fatalities and 15 injured. The reports do not provide confirmed information on responsibility or motive, and they focus on the immediate aftermath—emergency response, forensic work and investigation. The situation is presented as an active investigation, with officials working to determine what caused the explosion and to identify those affected.