5 Billion Limousine Owned by Putin Explodes in Moscow... Assassination Attempt Suspected

Aurus Limousine Catches Fire Near FSB Headquarters in Moscow
Some Suggest Possible Assassination Attempt by Ukraine

A limousine vehicle presumed to be owned by Russian President Vladimir Putin exploded in downtown Moscow, Russia. On the 29th, British media outlet The Sun and other foreign media reported that an Aurus Senat worth ?275,000 (approximately 520 million KRW) exploded on Sretenka Street near the headquarters of the Russian intelligence agency, the Federal Security Service (FSB), in Moscow. Notably, according to The Sun, the vehicle is presumed to be owned by the Kremlin’s Presidential Property Management Department.

A limousine vehicle presumed to be owned by Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, exploded in downtown Moscow, Russia. On the 29th, British media outlet The Sun and other foreign media reported that an Aurus Senat worth 275,000 pounds (approximately 520 million won) exploded on Sretenka Street near the headquarters of the Federal Security Service (FSB), Russia's intelligence agency, in Moscow. Photo by X

Videos of the explosion site posted on social networking services (SNS) and online communities show a fire that is believed to have started from the vehicle’s engine and spread inside the car. People from nearby shops rushed to the scene before the fire department arrived. Witnesses attempted to extinguish the fire using fire extinguishers. Another video confirmed damage to the rear part of the vehicle. It is not known whether there were any occupants in the vehicle at the time of the incident. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, but there are no reported casualties from the accident.

Videos of the explosion site posted on social networking services (SNS) and online communities show that the fire, presumed to have started from the vehicle's engine, spread inside the vehicle. People from nearby shops ran out to the scene before the fire department arrived. X

Aurus is a Russian luxury car brand often called the Russian Rolls-Royce. The Aurus Senat limousine, a high-end sedan, is used as Putin’s official vehicle. It is known to have VR10-grade bulletproof capabilities that can withstand gunfire, explosives, and grenade attacks. This vehicle model was also gifted by Putin to North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un last year. The Sun reported, "This incident occurred amid serious concerns about assassination threats against President Putin."

Aurus is a Russian luxury car brand known as the Russian version of Rolls-Royce. The Aurus Senat Limousine, a luxury sedan, is used as a protocol vehicle for Putin. This car model was also the one Putin gifted to Kim Jong-un, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea, last year. AP·Yonhap News

Meanwhile, speculation has arisen that this fire might have been a terrorist act by Ukraine, coinciding with Ukraine’s mention of assassination attempts on President Putin. Previously, in July last year, Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry Intelligence Directorate (GUR), claimed in an interview with domestic media that "there have been several assassination attempts on Putin, although none were successful." Among these, President Zelensky’s remark that "Putin will soon die" is also used as a basis for speculation that it referred to an assassination attempt.

In an interview hosted by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) on the 26th, President Zelensky said, "Putin fears losing power due to Russia’s instability and his age." He added, "Putin will soon die. It’s a fact. Then everything will be over. That is what he fears." He also stated, "I am younger than Putin. Bet on me. My prospects are better." This statement implied that investing in him, who is 47 years old, rather than the 72-year-old Putin, is more appropriate. However, British media such as The Times reported rumors about President Putin’s health, mentioning speculations that he might be suffering from Parkinson’s disease or cancer.

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