Putin Links Hand Grenade Fragments to Wagner Crash Victims
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Fragments of hand grenades were found in the bodies of Yevgeniy Prigozhin, the boss of the Wagner Group, and two top deputies who were killed in a plane crash in August, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The crash, which occurred in Russia's Tver region, resulted in the deaths of all 10 people on board, including Prigozhin. Putin denied any external impact on the aircraft, suggesting that the Kremlin did not order the shooting down of the mercenary leader. The cause of the crash remains unexplained, with initial reports suggesting an explosion caused by a missile strike or an explosive on board.
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- Putin claims Prighozin plane crash caused by alcohol and hand grenades NBC News
- Putin says ‘fragments of hand grenades’ found in remains of dead on Wagner boss’s crashed plane CNN
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- Hand grenade fragments were found in the bodies of victims in Prigozhin's plane crash, Putin claims The Associated Press
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