A private Embraer-135 jet crashed in Russia’s Tver Region, north of Moscow, killing all 10 people on board, according to preliminary reports. The country’s aviation agency confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner private military group, was listed among the passengers.
The crash
The aircraft went down near the Kuzhenkino settlement, close to the M-10 highway.
Authorities said the jet carried three crew members—two pilots and a flight attendant—and seven passengers. No casualties were reported on the ground.
Flight details
The jet had departed from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport and was bound for St. Petersburg. It belonged to MNT-Aero, a company specializing in private air transport.
The passenger list reportedly included several high-ranking Wagner figures, among them Yevgeny Prigozhin, Dmitry Utkin, and Valery Chekalov.
Investigation
Russia’s aviation authority has launched an investigation into the incident.
A team from the Russian Investigative Committee has been dispatched to the crash site, where emergency services continue to work.
The committee has opened a criminal case under Article 263 of the Russian Criminal Code, which covers violations of air transport safety regulations.
The Governor of Tver Region, Igor Rudenya, has taken personal oversight of the inquiry
Wow, this is shocking. Was Prigozhin really on that jet? 🤔
Why is there always a mysterious crash when high-profile figures are involved?
Thank you for the detailed report. It’s crucial to stay updated on such issues.
Was the crash due to mechanical failure or something more sinister? 😬
This seems like something out of a movie plot. So many questions!
RIP to all the victims. Tragic loss. 😢
How come no ground casualties were reported? The crash must have been really contained.
Prigozhin on a crashed jet? Sounds too coincidental if you ask me.
Another high-profile crash in Russia. What’s going on with aviation safety there?
Could this be related to Wagner’s operations? So many possibilities…