Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Russian military contractor Wagner Group claimed his forces have taken control of Rostov-on-Don region including the city’s airport, while President Putin called any unrest a “deadly threat” and warned of severe consequences.
International media on Saturday, June 24, reported that Wagner Groups fighters continue to advance in parts of Russia.
Meanwhile, Yevgeny Prigozhin head of Wager Group claimed to have toppled a Russian army helicopter as well.
Tensions heightened between Wagner Group Chief and Russian Defense Minister after Yevgeny Prigozhin accused Russia of treason and falsehood and added that the Russian military leadership had killed 2,000 of its fighters.
Following the accusations, the Russian defense ministry in a statement said that Wagner’s claims are untrue and accused the head of the military group of prompting “armed rebellion and fueling civil war”.
Wagner Group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin played a decisive role in capturing Bakhmut city in eastern Ukraine and has warned of growing tensions and revolution in Russia.
Meanwhile, Russian forces have reported tight security in Moscow the capital of Russia.
In his speech, President Putin called Wager Group Chief’s actions “treason”, adding any unrest in Russia is a deadly threat, and Moscow will react seriously. Putin further added that Wagner’s armed rebellion has stabbed Russian people.
