Prigozhin death leaves many unknowns and one assumption
Portraits of Yevgeny Prigozhin (L) and Dmitry Utkin (R), a shadowy figure who managed Wagner's operations and allegedly served in Russian military intelligence, are seen at the makeshift memorial in front of the PMC Wagner office in Novosibirsk, Russia on August 24, 2023. PHOTO | AFP
The exact circumstances of the death of Wagner Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin remained unclear on Thursday, although most experts believe it marks President Vladimir Putin's vengeance for his short-lived rebellion in June.
The head of the mercenary group, which in June attempted to topple Russia's military leadership, was on board a plane that crashed on Wednesday, with all passengers killed, Russian officials said.
