Moscow East Cafe Attack Reported by Basis Telegram Channel

The incident in Moscow’s east at a city cafe has drawn attention after a report circulated by the Telegram channel Basis. Local authorities and witnesses described a disturbing scene that unfolded over a short period during the night hours, near a public cafeteria located on Veshnyakovskaya Street. A group of approximately 25 individuals wearing medical masks reportedly entered the venue, and chaos followed. Witnesses say the group caused property damage inside the cafe, creating a sense of fear among patrons and staff alike. The same accounts indicate that the assailants assaulted cafe employees, injuring several with knives and seizing mobile phones as they fled the scene. The event prompted a swift response from law enforcement, and a portion of the group was detained in nearby areas such as Podolsk and Kommunarka within a few hours.