Putin’s Luxury Limousine Erupts in Flames Near FSB Headquarters

A £275,000 Aurus limousine from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s fleet burst into flames near the Federal Security Service (FSB) headquarters in Moscow’s Lubyanka district, as reported . Video evidence of the fiery explosion, which started in the engine and quickly consumed the vehicle, has gone viral online, prompting speculation about a potential assassination attempt. The incident’s location and timing have intensified scrutiny, though Russian authorities have not yet revealed the cause or confirmed if anyone was inside the car.

The blaze drew bystanders from nearby establishments who attempted to assist before emergency responders arrived. Belonging to the Presidential Property Department, the limousine’s destruction comes mere days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s bold claim in a March 26 interview with European journalists, reported by The Kyiv Independent, that Putin “will die soon” and that his death could end the Russia-Ukraine war. No injuries have been reported, and officials remain tight-lipped as the investigation unfolds.

Set against the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, which began with Moscow’s invasion in February 2022, the explosion has heightened tensions already strained by recent military escalations.