Explosion Rocks Moscow: Was Putin’s Limo Targeted?
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Aurus Senat Ablaze Near FSB headquarters
A luxury Aurus Senat, part of what is believed to be President Vladimir Putin’s official motorcade, was engulfed in flames following an explosion on a Moscow street. The incident occurred not far from the headquarters of the Russian Federal Security service (FSB) in Lubyanka, raising immediate questions about potential security implications.
Vladimir Putin’s limo has burst into flames following a huge explosion
along a Moscow street.
One of the vehicles from what is believed to be the President’s “official car fleet” was consumed by flames near Moscow’s FSB secret service headquarters .. pic.twitter.com/GlgKQmX5p1— Martha (@MGonigle) March 29, 2025
Eyewitness accounts and initial reports indicate that the fire rapidly spread from the engine compartment to the interior of the vehicle. As of now, the identity of the occupants remains unconfirmed, and the cause of the blaze is still under investigation. Authorities have yet to release any information regarding casualties or fatalities resulting from the incident.
Heightened Security Concerns and Kremlin Paranoia
The incident is likely to exacerbate existing anxieties within the Kremlin regarding potential threats to President Putin’s safety. Putin, who frequently utilizes the Russian-made aurus vehicles, has even gifted these limousines to foreign leaders, including North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, showcasing their symbolic importance.
Putin’s limo car was burnt and exploded on the streets of Mascova, right in front of FSB headquarters. No casualties have been reported. pic.twitter.com/Vpo3jOOKF0
— Henry Quang (@UnghoUkraine) March 29, 2025
In light of perceived threats, high-ranking Russian officials have issued stark warnings against any attempts on Putin’s life. Vyacheslav Volodin, president of the Russian Duma, stated earlier this year on his Telegram channel that the plot to kill Putin, even his discussion, is a crime, a serious threat to global security, a direct path to a nuclear war.
He urged international institutions to treat any such discussions as grounds for investigation.
Allegations of Assassination Plots and Internal Purges
Despite the formidable security apparatus surrounding the russian President, allegations of assassination plots continue to surface.Kirilo Budanov, head of Ukrainian military intelligence, has claimed knowledge of multiple attempts on Putin’s life. Furthermore, controversial American journalist Tucker Carlson has alleged, without providing concrete evidence, that the Biden management considered eliminating the Russian leader.
However, a prominent anti-Putin opposition figure has reportedly stated that the Biden administration has ruled out such a course of action and conveyed this decision to Kyiv. this comes amid reports of several high-ranking Russian military officers being killed in recent months, further fueling speculation of internal purges or external interference. For example, Lieutenant General Igor Kirilov, head of russian forces for radiation, chemical, and biological protection, was killed in Moscow in December by an explosive device. Kirilov was accused of overseeing the use of chemical weapons in Ukraine, adding another layer of complexity to the already tense geopolitical landscape.