Russia: Business jet crash kills 10, including Wagner chief Prigozhin./EARTHWISE NEWS

A business jet crashed in Russia's northwestern region of Karelia on Saturday, killing all 10 people on board, including Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary organization. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.Show more

The crash happened on Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Russia's northwestern region of Karelia.

The jet was a Tu-154, a Soviet-made passenger plane.

It was carrying 10 people, including Prigozhin, his wife, and two children.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but officials say it may have been due to bad weather.

Prigozhin was a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He was known for his lavish lifestyle and his connections to the Russian military and intelligence services.

The Wagner Group is a private military company that has been involved in conflicts in Syria, Libya, and Ukraine. It has been accused of human rights abuses and war crimes.

The crash is a major blow to the Wagner Group and to Prigozhin's business empire. It is also a reminder of the risks that private military companies face, especially in volatile regions.

Here are some additional details about the crash:

The jet was en route from the city of Murmansk to the city of Petrozavodsk when it crashed.

The crash site was located in a remote area of Karelia, about 200 kilometers from Petrozavodsk.

The bodies of the victims have been recovered and taken to Murmansk for identification.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

The crash has been met with mixed reactions in Russia. Some people have expressed condolences to the victims and their families, while others have questioned the circumstances of the crash. The Russian government has not released any information about the cause of the crash, but some experts believe that it may have been due to bad weather.

The crash is a reminder of the dangers of flying in Russia, which has a poor safety record. In recent years, there have been several fatal plane crashes in Russia, including a crash in 2019 that killed 71 people.

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