An explosion occurred in a limousine believed to be part of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s official vehicle fleet in the capital city of Moscow. The incident took place near the Federal Security Service (FSB) headquarters in Moscow, resulting in the limousine being engulfed in flames. Luckily, there were no casualties or injuries as the fire, starting from the engine, quickly spread inside the limousine. The street was covered in black smoke due to the flames, with nearby restaurant staff being the first to respond to the fire. It is still unknown who was behind the wheel of the vehicle and what caused the explosion.

In recent years, extensive measures have been taken to increase Putin’s security. It was previously announced that a nuclear response would be given to any assassination attempts targeting Putin. Putin regularly uses the limousine fleet for travel and has gifted these vehicles to several world leaders in the past, including North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.