Russian President Valdimir Putin’s limousine has been destroyed in a massive explosion, according to reports.
The vehicle exploded near Moscow’s Federal Security Service (FSB) headquarters.
The official limousines erupted in flames following the large explosion.
The vehicle, believed to be part of Putin’s official motorcade, was seen engulfed in flames shortly after what is thought to have been an explosion originating from the car’s engine.
The Aurus limousine, a luxury vehicle frequently used by Putin, quickly became fully consumed by the fire.
Witnesses reported that black smoke filled the air as the fire spread.
Staff from nearby restaurants rushed outside to assist in trying to extinguish the flames before emergency services arrived at the scene.
Video footage from the incident shows significant damage to the rear of the car, where the fire was most intense.
The incident comes just days after Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky made a stunning “prediction” about Putin.
As Slay News reported, the Ukrainian president asserted that Putin “will die soon,” insisting that his coming death “is a fact.”
However, Zelensky stopped short of revealing how Putin “will die” or why he’s so convinced that the Russian leader’s death is coming “soon.”
Zelensky made the sensational prediction in an interview on Wednesday.
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The identity of the driver behind the wheel at the time of the explosion remains unclear, as does the exact cause of the blast.
Initial reports suggested that the fire started in the car’s engine, but further details about the explosion and the trigger for the fire are still unknown.
The car involved in the explosion was reported to belong to the Kremlin’s Presidential Property Management Department, which handles various official vehicles for the Russian leader.
Despite the severity of the incident, media outlets have confirmed that no injuries or fatalities occurred as a result of the explosion.
Putin’s official limousines, including the Aurus fleet, are regularly used by the Russian president for travel and are known for their high-security features.
In the past, Putin has even gifted similar limousines to other world leaders, such as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, showcasing the significance of these vehicles in international diplomacy.
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In light of past threats, Russia has taken extensive steps to enhance Putin’s security.
These measures include protecting the president against potential assassination attempts.
Earlier this year, Russia’s Parliament House Speaker, Vyacheslav Volodin, issued a stark warning regarding any assassination plot against Putin, stating that it would trigger a nuclear response from the Russian state.
“The plot to assassinate Putin, mere discussions of it is a crime, a serious threat to global security, a direct path to nuclear war,” Volodin stated in a post on his Telegram channel.
He also emphasized that such a threat should be investigated by international institutions.
Despite these warnings, reports of assassination attempts on the Russian president have persisted.
In December 2024, an explosion in Moscow resulted in the deaths of close allies of the Kremlin, including Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his aide.
The incident raised concerns about the ongoing risks to Putin’s safety, even as the Russian government continues to bolster its security measures.
The recent explosion of Putin’s limousine adds to the growing list of incidents that have heightened fears regarding his safety.
While the cause of the explosion remains under investigation, it serves as a reminder of the high-stakes environment in which the Russian president operates.
As tensions surrounding global security continue to rise, the Kremlin’s focus on safeguarding its leader remains as crucial as ever.
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