A leaked European intelligence report cited by outlets including The Independent and BreakingNews.ie says Russian President Vladimir Putin has been hiding in underground bunkers for weeks due to concerns about an assassination attempt. Both reports link the alleged bunker use to heightened security worries following a series of killings of senior military figures, along with claims of an alleged attack on or against Putin’s personal residence. The two articles present the claims as part of intelligence information rather than confirmed public evidence, and neither outlet describes publicly verifiable details of the alleged bunker locations, duration, or specific threats. The reporting also does not provide independent confirmation from Russian authorities or from other external investigators. As described, the claim focuses on Putin’s personal safety measures amid an atmosphere of risk within Russia’s leadership circle. The reports therefore emphasize the allegation of secrecy and security planning contained in the leaked document, while leaving room for uncertainty regarding the accuracy or completeness of the intelligence assessment.