Russia’s Investigative Committee Confirms Death of Wagner Chief in Plane Crash
Russia’s investigative committee has confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of Wagner, was killed in the plane crash that occurred on August 23. The committee stated that molecular-genetic examinations have been completed, establishing the identities of all 10 individuals who died in the crash. The identities correspond to the list provided in the flight sheet.
Prigozhin and Top Lieutenants Were on Board the Plane
Earlier this week, Russia’s civil aviation authority announced that Prigozhin, along with some of his top lieutenants, were on the list of passengers aboard the Embraer private jet that crashed. Dmitry Utkin, who managed Wagner’s operations and allegedly served in Russian military intelligence, was among the nine other individuals on board.
Prigozhin’s Death Comes Two Months After Mutiny
Yevgeny Prigozhin, aged 62, was killed just two months after he led a daylong mutiny against Russia’s military. President Vladimir Putin referred to the mutiny as ‘treason’ and expressed his condolences to Prigozhin’s family during a televised address on Thursday. Putin described Prigozhin as a talented man who made mistakes.
Speculation Surrounding the Crash
There has been speculation that the Kremlin may have been involved in the plane crash, especially since it occurred exactly two months after Wagner staged a mutiny against Moscow’s military leadership. The fate of Wagner, which previously played a significant role in Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine and was involved in operations in various African and Middle Eastern countries, remains uncertain.
- Yevgeny Prigozhin, chief of Wagner, was killed in the plane crash on August 23.
- Molecular-genetic examinations have confirmed the identities of all 10 individuals who died in the crash.
- Prigozhin and his top lieutenants were listed as passengers on the plane.
- Prigozhin’s death comes two months after he led a mutiny against Russia’s military.
- Speculation has arisen regarding the possible involvement of the Kremlin in the crash.
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