Vladimir Putin’s car ‘attacked with bomb’ in ‘assassination attempt’ over Ukraine invasion, Kremlin insider claims

VLADIMIR Putin’s limousine was allegedly attacked in a possible assassination attempt as the war in Ukraine rages on, Kremlin insiders claim. The Russian tyrant’s car was hit by a “loud bang” on its left front wheel which was followed by “heavy smoke”, sources close to the leader allege. AlamyPutin’s car was allegedly attacked in a potential assassination attempt[/caption] Putin’s limo was driven to safety with the president unharmed – but there have been multiple arrests from his security service, it is claimed. It is reported some of his bodyguards have vanished amid claims secret information about the 69-year-old’s movements were compromised, according to the General GVR Telegram channel. The anti-Kremlin channel claims Putin was travelling back to his official residence in a decoy motorcade amid security fears. The “backup” convoy was made up of five armoured cars, with Putin in the third, it is claimed. Read More on The Sun 'DISGUSTING' Royal fans complain about 'disrespectful' gestures at Queen's procession EMOTIONAL WALK Heartbroken fans say same thing about Harry & William in Queen's procession It is unclear when the potential assassination attempt took place and it has not been immediately possible to verify the claim. The channel said: “On the way to the residence, a few kilometres away, the first escort car was blocked by an ambulance, [and] the second escort car drove around without stopping [due to the] sudden obstacle, and during the detour of the obstacle.” In Putin’s car “a loud bang sounded from the left front wheel followed by heavy smoke”, it is claimed. The SVR General alleged Putin’s car “despite the problems with control” made its way out of the attack scene to reach the safety of the residence. Most read in The Sun 'difficult to watch' Martin Lewis breaks down in tears before going missing from GMB 'lucky' Love Island’s Mary Bedford 'shaken, cut and bruised' after horrific car crash VIPS FOR THE VIP From Obama to Trump, who is and isn't among 500 attending Queen's funeral HAZZA SAY Harry hits out at uniform ban after being told he CAN'T wear military outfit WHO AFFAIRS WINS SAS Who Dares Wins ask ex Health Secretary Matt Hancock for new series Red faced Woman sparks fierce debate after sharing how often she washes her bra It added: “Subsequently, the body of a man was found driving [the] ambulance, which blocked the first car from the motorcade. The channel said details of the supposed attack are “classified”. It added: “The head of the president’s bodyguard [service] and several other people have been suspended and are in custody,” the channel claimed, without naming anyone. “A narrow circle of people knew about the movement of the president in this cortege, and all of them were from the presidential security service. “After the incident, three of them disappeared. These were exactly the people who were in the first car of the motorcade. “Their fate is currently unknown. The car on which they were travelling was found empty a few kilometres from the incident.” It comes just months after Ukraine claimed the Russian president survived an assassination attempt after he was attacked during a trip. The country’s Chief of Defence Intelligence Kyrylo Budanov said there was an “unsuccessful attempt” against Putin’s life at the start of the war against Ukraine.