Explosive Incident Involving Putin’s Limousine in Moscow
In a startling event that underscores the escalating paranoia of Vladimir Putin, one of his official limousines was engulfed in flames on the streets of Moscow. This incident took place just north of the FSB secret service headquarters in Lubyanka, where an Aurus limousine from Putin’s exclusive car fleet exploded, creating a significant scene.
The luxurious Aurus Senat, valued at approximately £275,000, reportedly caught fire after a massive explosion originating from the engine compartment. Eyewitnesses described how the flames rapidly spread to the interior of the vehicle as bystanders rushed out from nearby restaurants and bars on Sretenka Street to assist before the fire services could arrive.
As smoke billowed from the front of the devastated vehicle, onlookers were left in shock, witnessing the fire rage uncontrollably. Additional footage captured from another angle suggested that the back of the limousine also sustained damage during the explosion. However, as of now, no details have emerged regarding the identity of the individual using the limousine at the time of this alarming incident. The vehicle is believed to belong to Putin’s Presidential Property Management Department, and miraculously, no injuries were reported among those inside the car.
Putin, who is now 72 years old, frequently utilizes these Russian-made luxury vehicles and has even been known to gift them to notable figures, including North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. This explosion comes amidst a backdrop of heightened fears regarding potential assassination attempts against the Russian leader. Recent footage revealed servicemen from a ceremonial guard unit in Murmansk undergoing thorough body searches conducted by an officer from the Federal Protection Service (FSO). This officer meticulously patted down the guards for concealed weapons or explosive devices as they stood ready for Putin to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Adding to the atmosphere of dread, reports indicate that magazines were removed from the soldiers’ firearms, and plugs were inserted into their chambers, suggesting that Putin is acutely aware of threats potentially arising even from his own ranks. Following this, during a visit to Russia’s Arctic capital of Murmansk, Putin boarded the nuclear submarine Arkhangelsk, where he ominously declared, “Not long ago I said we’d grind them [Ukraine] down — now it looks like we’ll finish them off.”
In a revealing interview, a former bodyguard disclosed that Putin harbors a deep mistrust of his security team, to the extent of having them operate his washing machine. “This is how much he fears for his life,” the defector stated during an interview with an independent Russian television station that has been banned within the country.
Earlier this week, signs of Putin’s extreme concern for his personal safety were further illustrated as FSO officers were observed opening sewer hatches and inspecting garbage dumps for potential bombs near a Moscow venue where the leader was scheduled to speak. A source with close ties to the Kremlin previously divulged that Russia’s special services had escalated security measures surrounding Putin to unprecedented levels.
Last summer, reports surfaced suggesting that the increasingly paranoid despot had begun wearing bulletproof vests during public appearances, reflecting his growing apprehensions about assassination efforts linked to the ongoing war in Ukraine or threats from Islamic terrorists. The Kremlin remains on “heightened” alert due to the invasion of Ukraine, while simultaneously feeling “rattled” by recent attacks on high-ranking politicians across Europe and Asia. A Russian insider commented, “The Kremlin takes Vladimir Putin’s security very seriously. He is shielded by a veritable army of both visible and covert guards.”
As the incident unfolds, it is clear that the atmosphere surrounding Putin is one of tension and heightened vigilance, reflecting a leader increasingly aware of the potential threats that surround him.
