Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of Russian mercenary group Wagner, was among the passengers on board a plane that crashed in the Tver region, northeast of Moscow. The incident has prompted an investigation by the Federal Air Transport Agency.
The private Embraer Legacy aircraft was en route from Moscow to St. Petersburg when it crashed near the village of Kuzhenkino. There were a total of 10 people on board, including three crew members. Tragically, it is believed that all individuals on the plane have lost their lives.
Currently, the bodies of four people have been discovered at the crash site. Preliminary data suggests that the plane caught fire upon impact. Flight records indicate that the aircraft reached an altitude of approximately 26,000 feet before data transmission abruptly stopped.
This news holds a particular significance due to the presence of Yevgeny Prigozhin on the passenger list. He was previously involved in an unsuccessful mutiny against Russia’s military leadership just a few months ago. Additionally, Prigozhin’s Wagner forces, under his leadership, played a pivotal role in the occupation of Ukrainian cities following Russia’s invasion.
Furthermore, Prigozhin had openly criticized Russian military leadership and even called for armed rebellion before relocating to Belarus. His involvement in this plane crash raises questions about potential motives and connections.
As this is a developing story, we anticipate more information will emerge in the coming days. The crash site investigation and the circumstances surrounding Prigozhin’s presence on the plane are expected to shed further light on this tragic incident. Stay tuned for updates on ‘Poh Diaries’ as we continue to follow this story.
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