Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has said that his forces have taken control of military facilities in Rostov-on-Don and of the airfield as well. According to the CNN, Prigozhin has in a series of messages on Telegram accused the Russian forces of striking a Wagner military camp and killing a "a huge amount" of his fighters. Russian President Vladimir Putin Expected To Address Nation Soon on Mutiny Attempt by Wagner Group, Says Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the elusive and powerful figure at the helm of the Wagner Group, emerges as a significant player within Russia's political and military circles, his journey from a troubled past to a key role in Russia's power dynamics underscoring his resilience and strategic acumen amidst international scrutiny.
The announcement from Yevgeny Prigozhin appeared to defuse a dramatically escalating crisis that represented the most significant challenge to President Vladimir Putin s leadership in his more than two decades in power.