Wagner soldiers release statement after Prigozhin killed in plane crash

Wagner soldiers released a video statement after the group’s leader was presumed dead on Wednesday (23 August) following a plane crash north of Moscow that killed all 10 people on board. “We will say one thing... we are already starting,“ the group said. Russia’s civil aviation agency, citing comments from the airline, said the mercenary chief was on board the aircraft. Prigozhin was on the passenger list for the plane, but it wasn’t immediately clear if he was on board. The Wagner chief mounted a short-lived mutiny against Russia’s military leadership in late June. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: