Recent reports indicate that an Aurus Senat limousine, purportedly from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s official fleet, exploded and caught fire in central Moscow near the FSB headquarters. The incident occurred on March 29, 2025, on Sretenka Street, just north of the FSB’s Lubyanka headquarters. The cause of the explosion remains unclear, and no injuries have been reported.
Witnesses reported that the fire originated in the vehicle’s engine compartment and rapidly spread to the interior. Bystanders from nearby establishments attempted to assist before emergency services arrived. The limousine, valued at approximately £275,000, is managed by the Presidential Property Management Department, which oversees President Putin’s transportation. It remains uncertain who was inside the vehicle at the time of the explosion.
This incident has intensified concerns regarding President Putin’s security. In recent months, there have been heightened security measures, including body searches of ceremonial guards and inspections of sewers and rubbish dumps for potential threats. While some speculate that the limousine explosion may have been an assassination attempt, there is currently no concrete evidence to support this claim.
