Attack on Italian restaurant in Moscow leaves daughter of Russian general injured

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Posted Aug 3, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-03-1500
Attack on Italian restaurant in Moscow leaves daughter of Russian general injured
Photo: Corriere della Sera

An explosion at a Moscow restaurant has reportedly injured Maria Chayko, the daughter of Russian General Aleksandr Chayko, during a birthday gathering.

An explosion at an Italian restaurant in Moscow has injured several people, including Maria Chayko, the daughter of high-ranking Russian General Aleksandr Chayko. According to reports from Russian media outlet Verstka, the blast occurred while the family was gathered to celebrate the general's 55th birthday.

Reports suggest that General Chayko himself may have been the primary target of the attack. Emergency services arrived shortly after the detonation, and investigations into the circumstances and potential perpetrators behind the incident remain ongoing. Russian officials have not yet released an official statement confirming the details regarding the attack or the condition of the injured.

Sources: Corriere della Sera

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