Yevgeny Prigozhin, the prominent figure behind the Wagner private military company, has met an untimely demise in a mysterious plane crash near Moscow. The enigmatic journey of Prigozhin and the role of the Wagner group in various conflicts have raised eyebrows globally.
On August 23, 2023, a private business jet traveling from Moscow to St. Petersburg crashed, resulting in the tragic loss of all ten individuals on board. Among the victims was Yevgeny Prigozhin, the reputed head of the Wagner mercenary group.
The Associated Press reviewed flight tracking data showing a private jet that Prigozhin had previously used took off from Moscow on Wednesday evening. And minutes later its transponder signal disappeared.
The plane, carrying both passengers and crew members, plummeted about 300 kilometers north of Moscow, leaving investigators puzzled about the causes behind the disaster.
Yevgeny Prigozhin, often referred to as the Wagner boss, was a prominent figure known for his association with the Wagner private military company. The group worked as a shadow army with links to the Kremlin. For years it was known as “Putin’s Private Army.”
