# Russian General Alexander Chayko appears to have been target of Moscow restaurant bombing

https://mins.news/en/item/12276

- Meduza, 2026-08-03 09:27 UTC
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- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/08/03/russian-general-alexander-chayko-appears-to-have-been-the-target-of-the-moscow-restaurant-bombing-he-commanded-troops-who-carried-out-the-bucha-massacre-in-ukraine

> An explosion struck a high-rise on Moscow’s Barrikadnaya Street on August 1 while a private gathering was taking place at the Balzi Rossi restaurant inside. Russia’s National Anti-Terrorism Committee said three people died and more than 20 were injured. The device was reportedly brought in by a courier, who was killed along with a security guard who had barred her from entering. A sign reading “Alexander, 55,” event footage and pro-government Telegram reports suggest the gathering celebrated Aerospace Forces commander Colonel General Alexander Chayko’s birthday. He therefore appears to have been the intended target.

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