
An explosion occurred in an upscale residential block in Moscow early Monday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuring three others. The incident also caused significant damage to the building, as seen in footage released by Russia's Investigative Committee showing shattered glass doors and a damaged ceiling.
While the exact cause of the blast has not been officially confirmed, reports from the state news agency Tass suggest that a bomb was planted in the building, according to an unidentified law enforcement source. The Investigative Committee has initiated a criminal inquiry into the matter, focusing on charges of murder, attempted murder, and arms trafficking.