Explosive Landing: Wagner Transport Plane Bursts into Flames in Africa
A video circulating on social media shows a plane, allegedly linked to the Russian private military company Wagner Group, crashing and exploding upon landing at Gao Airport in Mali. The fate of those onboard is unknown, but there are speculations that they may have included Wagner Group members. The Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft, often associated with paramilitary forces, was reportedly overloaded and belonged to the Malian army. However, a Telegram account linked to Wagner denied the presence of PMC members on board. The incident raises questions about the future of Wagner's operations in Africa following the recent death of its founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin.