The Wagner group was implicated in various conflicts, notably in Ukraine, where its fighters were recruited from Russian prisons and played a role in the fiercest battles.
Given his reputation for operating under aliases avoiding public scrutiny, some experts cautioned against accepting reports of his death.
Keir Giles, a Russia expert, claimed that Prigozhin had often employed name changes in the past to shroud his whereabouts.
Mysterious plane crash
Flight tracking data indicated that a private jet previously associated with Prigozhin took off from Moscow but quickly disappeared from radar. This sudden disappearance raised concerns. And images of burning wreckage aligned with the partial tail number of Prigozhin’s jet, strengthened the connection.
Prigozhin’s legacy is intertwined with the Wagner group’s involvement in conflicts and rebellions. The group was recognized for its role in battles in Ukraine, where it emerged as a formidable fighting force.
