Tragedy Strikes as Yevgeny Prigozhin‘s Private Plane Crashes in Russia’s Tver Oblast.
Dmitry Utkin, Prigozhin’s right-hand man, was also on board the crashed plane, Russian media reported.
In a shocking turn of events, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the owner of the Wagner Group, has reportedly perished in a plane crash in Russia’s Tver Oblast. The state-owned news agency TASS broke the news on August 23, revealing that Prigozhin’s private plane met a tragic fate.
According to official sources from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, the ill-fated plane was carrying ten individuals at the time of the crash. This included three crew members and seven passengers. Sadly, there were no survivors, as all on board lost their lives.
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The aircraft, which had taken off from Moscow and was en route to St. Petersburg, encountered trouble shortly after its departure. The plane’s last known communication was reported at 7:11 p.m. Moscow time, just minutes after it had taken off around 7 p.m.
⚡️⚡️Dmitry Utkin, #Prigozhin's right-hand man, was also on board the crashed plane, Russian media reported. pic.twitter.com/2K6W0Edxvo
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Dmitry Utkin, a prominent figure often associated with Prigozhin, was also among the passengers of the crashed plane. Utkin, known as Prigozhin’s right-hand man, was a significant presence in the same circles as the oligarch.
This tragic event unfolds against the backdrop of Prigozhin’s recent history. In an unexpected move, he launched a rebellion against the Kremlin in late June, orchestrating the capture of Rostov and initiating a march toward Moscow. However, the rebellion came to an abrupt end, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the conclusion of the insurrection.
Notably, Prigozhin’s freedom had reportedly been secured through a deal brokered by Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko. Following this turn of events, Prigozhin found himself back in the public eye, recently releasing a video where he claims to be residing in Africa.
The untimely crash of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s private plane marks a somber chapter in the saga of the Wagner Group owner, leaving many unanswered questions about the circumstances leading to the tragic incident. As investigations unfold, the world waits for more details to emerge about this devastating event.
