Moscow Toy Shop Explosion Kills One: Central Children’s Store (Detsky Mir) on Lubyanka Square Evacuated Following Helium Cylinder Blast

In Moscow, a tragic incident occurred on Sunday at the Central Children’s Store, widely recognized as “Detsky Mir,” situated on Lubyanka square close to the FSB headquarters. A gas cylinder explosion resulted in fatalities and injuries, according to initial reports by local news agencies.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed one death and several injuries due to the incident. The affected building, housing restaurants, shops, a cinema, and the toy store, has since been evacuated as per updates from Russian media outlets.

Reports suggest that a helium cylinder might have been responsible for the explosion. Further investigations are ongoing to confirm the exact cause.