US EditionAt least one killed by gas cylinder blast in iconic Moscow toy shop, state media reports
The explosion caused by a gas cylinder reflects ongoing safety concerns in Russia, with at least one death and multiple injuries reported by emergency services.
- On August 24, 2025, an explosion on the third level of the Central Children’s Store mall in central Moscow resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries.
- Emergency services attributed the blast to a gas cylinder, while Moscow's mayor Sergei Sobyanin suggested a likely technical malfunction of equipment caused the incident.
- Following the explosion, officials evacuated the building and hospitalized two injured individuals, while Russia’s Investigative Committee opened a formal probe into the event.
- The explosion at this iconic retail and entertainment hub on Lubyanka Square highlights ongoing safety concerns amid past similar accidents linked to aging infrastructure and gas system faults.
- Officials have committed to implementing changes, such as creating a nationwide digital system to monitor gas cylinders, aiming to enhance safety standards and prevent future accidents.
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