The Investigative Committee released footage showing a visitor detonating a hand grenade inside a hookah bar in Domodedovo. The release confirms that the material was obtained from the official channels of the committee and provides preliminary details about the incident.
A 43-year-old local resident was detained by investigators from the city department of Domodedovo, which operates under the Main Investigative Directorate of the Moscow Region. The authorities indicate that the individual is suspected of involvement in an assassination attempt conducted in a generally dangerous manner, referencing the relevant provisions of the Criminal Code. The case is being reviewed under the framework that governs serious violent offenses and attempts that could threaten life or safety in public spaces. At this stage, investigators are focusing on establishing the exact sequence of events, the degree of planning, and the presence of any accomplices. The information is being provided as part of ongoing procedural updates and does not represent the final assessment of guilt in court. (Source: Investigative Committee contact brief)
According to preliminary reports, two people born in 2002 and 1995 sustained injuries during the explosion and were promptly transported to a medical facility for treatment. The condition of these individuals and the extent of their injuries are being assessed by healthcare professionals, with officials promising to share verified updates as they become available. The immediate priority remains ensuring the safety of other patrons and staff in the establishment and securing the site for investigative work. (Source: investigative updates)
The incident occurred at a venue located on Gagarin Street, where authorities confirmed multiple casualties as a result of the grenade blast. The latest official statements note that there were several people affected by the explosion, and responders have been working to provide medical aid and preserve evidence. Investigators are examining the explosive device, its ignition method, and any potential triggers or devices that may have been involved. The procedural course includes a detailed forensic examination and the collection of digital and physical evidence that could illuminate the sequence leading to the detonation. (Source: procedural briefings)
Official remarks from law enforcement indicate that two fatalities have not been confirmed publicly at this stage, while the possibility of additional casualties remains a subject of ongoing inquiry. Details about the detainee’s injuries, if any, are not yet disclosed as investigators prioritize a careful and thorough review of the case. The investigation continues under the applicable rules and safeguards designed to protect all parties involved and to ensure a transparent, lawfully conducted inquiry. (Source: ongoing investigation notes)
The police reported the detonation of a grenade inside the hookah bar during the afternoon of January 7, noting that a person responsible has been detained. The description of events is being corroborated through eyewitness accounts, security footage, and material collected at the scene to build a precise narrative of what occurred and to determine any potential motives. As with similar incidents, authorities emphasize the importance of calm, orderly cooperation from witnesses and the public to aid investigators. (Source: police accounts)
In related updates, officials indicated that in Vladivostok two grenades were found within a single week, a separate development that is being tracked by the security services as part of broader public safety measures. Investigators stress that each incident is reviewed on its own merits, with careful attention to the facts gathered from neighborhoods, businesses, and digital records. (Source: regional safety briefs)