Car explodes in central Moscow: FSB and KGB veterans' lives in danger

Terrifying Explosion in Moscow: Vehicle with Special Services Veterans Caught Fire

On July 2, 2025, an explosion occurred in the narrow Staropimenovsky Lane in central Moscow, shaking many people. This incident raised serious concerns regarding the operations of Russian special services and the state of national security systems. As a result of the explosion, two people inside the car — a former Federal Security Service (FSB) officer and her 80-year-old father, a veteran of the USSR’s Committee for State Security (KGB) — faced the threat of death.

The woman in the vehicle — a former FSB officer — risked her life and managed to pull her father out of the car after the explosion. Thanks to her quick and fearless actions during the fire, both survived. This is being praised as a great act of bravery.

Investigators and technical specialists are currently studying the causes of the incident. The exact cause of the explosion is still unknown, but preliminary assumptions suggest it may have resulted from a technical fault, an electrical short circuit, or nearby explosive materials. It has been confirmed that the vehicle recently underwent maintenance and had a new alarm system and air conditioner installed. This decreases the likelihood that the event was purely accidental.

Witnesses reported hearing several loud bangs before the explosion. The resulting fire also damaged two nearby cars. Official information on any victims has not been released, but the incident has caused serious public concern.

Such explosions have been occurring in Moscow in recent months. At the beginning of June, three separate cases of allegedly "mined" vehicles were reported on the same day, all in the city’s western districts. These events have sparked debate about the apparent decline in public security measures. However, special services at the time denied the presence of explosive devices.

One of the most impactful incidents occurred in April of this year. In Balashikha, a city near Moscow, a car exploded in the yard of a residential building, killing Yaroslav Moskalik, Deputy Head of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces. It was later determined that the explosion was caused by a device planted in the vehicle.

Such events are raising alarm not only among Moscow residents but throughout Russia. Despite all the control and security measures, recent incidents highlight the vulnerable state of the nation’s internal security systems.

The most disturbing aspect is that these explosions often involve special service officers, former military personnel, or security officials. This suggests that the incidents may not be random. Who or what is behind them remains unknown.

Experts urge the public to remain vigilant and immediately report suspicious situations to law enforcement. They also recommend regularly checking the technical condition of vehicles, using security tools, and exercising caution.

The recent explosions in Moscow are not merely the problem of a single city, but a nationwide signal for a reassessment of security systems. The fact that special service veterans are at risk in broad daylight should be a serious concern for any country.

Therefore, society must become not only an observer but also an active participant in ensuring safety. Every individual should be attentive to their surroundings and alert to any suspicious behavior.

The explosion in central Moscow serves as a wake-up call for all of society. Such incidents will likely require more serious measures in the future. Hence, state institutions, law enforcement agencies, and the public must work together. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!