Vladimir Putin’s car attacked in assassination attempt

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s car was attacked in an assassination attempt while he was being driven to his official residence, amid the Ukraine war. Putin’s car was hit on its left front tire with a loud bang after which followed heavy smoke. 

Putin’s car drove to the safety of his residence and he was unharmed after the assassination attempt. There were multiple arrests from Putin’s security service while other bodyguards have disappeared due to claims that confidential information regarding the President’s movements was leaked. In other reports, it has been mentioned that Putin and his 39-year-old lover, Alina Kabaeva had worsened their relations after Putin ordered her to have an abortion. 

Putin was traveling in a convoy that comprised 5 cars, and Putin was in the third. On the way back to Putin’s residence, the first car was blocked by an ambulance, and the second car drove around without making a stop, right after which a loud bang followed by heavy smoke was seen on Putin’s car tire. The Kremlin Leader’s car made it out of the attack and to the safety of his residence. 

Putin’s head of security and various other members of his security detail has currently been suspended and are in custody, as only a small number of people knew about Putin’s movement, all of whom were from his security. 

The exact date of the attack is still unknown, and while the investigation is being carried out, a few arrests have been made, of those in connection to the alleged attempted assassination.