Moscow – A £275,000 Aurus limousine from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s official fleet erupted in flames near the headquarters of the Federal Security Service (FSB) in Lubyanka, Moscow, on Saturday. The dramatic incident, captured in a viral video circulating online, showed the luxury vehicle’s engine engulfed in fire before the blaze spread to its interior, leaving onlookers stunned.
Workers from nearby bars rushed to assist as the limousine burned, attempting to contain the situation before emergency services arrived. The vehicle, managed by the President’s Property Department responsible for Putin’s transportation, is a symbol of Russian opulence and power. Authorities have yet to confirm whether anyone was inside the limousine at the time of the explosion or what sparked the fire.
🚨🇷🇺 PUTIN’S LIMOUSINE EXPLODES—SECURITY PANIC ERUPTS
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 29, 2025
One of Putin’s luxury Aurus limousines went up in flames near Moscow’s FSB headquarters.
Cause? Still unknown, but the fire spread fast.
Witnesses saw workers rushing from nearby bars to help before emergency services… https://t.co/O0RcJafYRa pic.twitter.com/gNRAwN7ljv
The explosion comes amid heightened tensions and speculation surrounding Putin’s leadership. Just days earlier, on March 26, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told European journalists in Paris that Putin “will die soon,” according to The Kyiv Independent. Zelensky suggested that the Russian leader’s demise could mark the end of the ongoing war, now in its third year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The conflict has seen Russia occupy roughly 20% of Ukrainian territory—approximately 113,000 square kilometers—while intense fighting rages along a 1,000 km frontline.
As the war grinds on, Russia has escalated attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with missiles and drones, while Kyiv has retaliated by targeting Russian oil and gas facilities. Against this backdrop, Zelensky’s comments have fueled speculation about Putin’s health, though no official statements from the Kremlin have addressed the claims. The cause of the limousine explosion remains under investigation, with no immediate response from Russian authorities.
Key Points: Putin’s Luxury Limousine Explodes Near FSB Headquarters
- Explosion in Moscow: On March 30, 2025, a £275,000 Aurus limousine from Vladimir Putin’s official fleet exploded and caught fire near the FSB headquarters in Lubyanka, Moscow.
- Dramatic Scene: A viral video showed the fire starting in the engine and spreading throughout the vehicle’s interior, with workers from nearby bars rushing to assist before emergency services arrived.
- Vehicle Details: The limousine, managed by the President’s Property Department, is part of Putin’s luxury transport fleet; it remains unclear who, if anyone, was inside during the incident.
- Zelensky’s Bold Claim: On March 26, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed in Paris that Putin “will die soon,” suggesting his death could end the Russia-Ukraine war, per The Kyiv Independent.
- Ongoing Conflict: Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, it occupies 20% of Ukrainian territory (113,000 sq km), with fighting along a 1,000 km frontline; Russia targets Ukraine’s energy sites, while Kyiv strikes Russian oil and gas facilities.
- Unanswered Questions: The cause of the explosion is under investigation, with no official comment from Russian authorities yet.
