"Russia's Prigozhin Confirmed Dead in Plane Crash, Unraveling Wagner Empire"

Russian investigators have confirmed the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of the Wagner mercenary group, in a plane crash last week. Genetic tests confirmed his identity among the 10 passengers on the private jet that crashed in Russia's Tver region. Speculation remains about the cause of the crash, with U.S. officials suggesting the possibility of a bomb detonation. Russia launched new air attacks on Ukraine, while its defense ministry reported shooting down two drones near the Ukrainian border.