Vladimir Putin’s limo blows up in massive explosion as car engulfed in huge fireball on Moscow street
One of Vladimir Putin’s official limousines suddenly caught fire and exploded in central Moscow today, creating dramatic scenes near Russia’s main security headquarters. The luxury Aurus sedan – part of the Russian president’s special vehicle fleet – was engulfed in flames after what appeared to be an engine fire, sending thick black smoke pouring into the sky near the FSB building.
Eyewitnesses described how staff from nearby restaurants rushed out to help as the blaze took hold, with video footage showing the car’s rear completely destroyed by the intense fire. While no one was hurt in the incident, the location – just steps from Russia’s equivalent of the CIA – has raised eyebrows.
This particular model of limousine is Putin’s preferred mode of transport and has been gifted to allies like North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. The Russian leader’s security is famously tight, with recent threats that any assassination attempt could trigger nuclear retaliation. Just last December, several high-ranking Russian security officials died in a mysterious explosion in Moscow.
Authorities haven’t yet confirmed what caused today’s fire, but the spectacle of a presidential vehicle burning near the heart of Russia’s security apparatus will likely fuel speculation. The incident comes amid heightened tensions both domestically and internationally, with Ukraine’s intelligence service previously claiming knowledge of multiple failed attempts on Putin’s life. For now, officials appear to be treating it as a mechanical failure rather than any attack.
