Last minute: Yevgeny Prigojin, Founder of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, made a statement yesterday evening, blaming Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu and Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov, “Those who destroyed the lives of thousands of Russian soldiers and destroyed our men will be punished.” After this development, tensions rose in Russia. Armored vehicles were seen in many cities, including Moscow. Here’s what happened hour by hour…
08.00
PRIGOJIN: WE WILL BLOCK ROSTOV AND GO TO MOSCOW
The Wagner group, a mercenary security company led by Wagner’s founder Yevgeny Prigojin, besieged the headquarters of the Russian Southern Military District in Rostov-Na-Don.
In the images shared on social media, Wagner fighters are seen deployed around the Russian Southern Military District Headquarters building with armored vehicles and tanks. Wagner fighters placed heavy weapons on the doors and windows of the Russian Ministry of Defense building. The movement of Wagner group members trying to control critical points in the streets of Rostov-Na-Don is seen.
Prigojin, the Founder of Wagner, who was seen shaking hands with military officials in front of the Russian Southern Military District Headquarters, said: “I say it once again. We want Shoigu and the Chief of Staff here. We will be here until they come. We will block Rostov and go to Moscow.” ” used the phrases.
In the video he shared on his Telegram channel, Prigojin said, “We are at the Headquarters. Military facilities in Rostov, including the military airport, are also under our control. The Headquarters is operating.” said.
Claiming that the chief of staff fled from the headquarters, Prigojin continued:
“It’s okay. Everything is under control. We are trying to have the Air Force attack the Ukrainians, not us. Do not listen to the news that Wagner is creating an obstacle to the army at the front. The situation at the front has not deteriorated because of us. When we came here, we confirmed many things once again. Many lands were lost. The dead Russian “The number of soldiers is 3-4 times higher than those reported to the superiors. On some days, up to 1000 soldiers are lost.”
06:00
PRIGOJIN: WE DROPED A HELICOPTER
Wagner’s founder, Yevgeny Prigojin, claimed that a helicopter was shot down by Wagner on the Moscow highway.
Prigojin used the following statements:
“Once again, I warn everyone. No one can eliminate us. We have a target. We are all ready to die. Because we die for the homeland and the Russian people. It is necessary to save the Russian people from those who shot civilians. In Rostov, civilians were just fired at by helicopters. One of the pilots did not obey the order to shoot. “
05.00
SUOVIKIN: WE ARE SOLDIERS OF THE SAME BLOOD, I CALL YOU TO STOP
Sergey Surovikin, the commander of Russia’s troops in Ukraine, posted a video message on social media.
Surovikin urged Wagner to stop and said, “We went through a very difficult road together. We fought together, we suffered risks, we suffered losses, we won victories. We are soldiers of the same blood. I call on him to stop. Our enemy is waiting for the domestic political situation to worsen. We must not give the enemy a trump card.” used the phrases.
Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev said, “Whatever your intentions, what you are doing is stabbing a knife in the back of the country and the head of state. There can be no greater blow to the image of Russia and its Armed Forces. Only those who are hostile to the country can make such a provocation.” made its assessment.
04.00
“I CALL CITIZENS TO STAY AT HOME”
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin announced on his Telegram channel that security measures have been strengthened in the capital as part of the fight against terrorism.
Rostov Region Governor Vasiliy Golubev also stated that necessary measures were taken to protect security due to the current situation and said, “I urge citizens not to go to the city center and stay at home.” used the phrase.
Lipetsk Region Governor Igor Artamanov emphasized that the measures have been increased in the region, “Special attention will be given to critical infrastructure facilities. In addition, I advise the residents not to travel south, especially to the Voronezh region.” said.
In a statement made by the Voronezh administration, it was noted that convoys of military vehicles were moving on the M4 federal highway, therefore it should not be used by civilians.
01.00
FIRST EXPLANATION FROM UKRAINE
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine shared on its official social media account, “We are watching”, regarding the coup allegations in Russia.
00.00
ARMORED VEHICLES LANDED IN CITIES
Due to the crisis between the Russian state and the security company Wagner, security measures have been increased in Moscow.
According to the reports in the Russian media, all important facilities, government institutions and transportation infrastructure facilities in Moscow were under strong protection.
Images of the presence of military vehicles on the streets of Moscow were shared on social media.
23.30
FSB INTRODUCED
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has called on members of the Russian security company Wagner to capture the company’s founder, Yevgeny Prigojin.
The FSB said in a statement that Prigojin’s statements and actions were “a call for the initiation of an armed conflict.”
Reminding that a criminal case has been filed due to Prigojin’s statements, the statement said, “We call on Wagner not to make mistakes, not to obey Prigojin’s criminal orders and to catch them.” expressions were used.
In the statement made by the Prosecutor General of Russia, “The investigation launched into Prigojin’s actions to organize an armed uprising in Russia is legal and correct. His actions will be evaluated.” statements were included.
23.00
RUSSIA MINISTRY OF DEFENSE DENIED THE ATTACK
In a statement made by the Russian Ministry of Defense, it was stated that the images on social media regarding Wagner’s camps were “fake” and “provocation”.
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitriy Peskov also stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin was informed about the incident and necessary measures were taken in this regard.
22.00
PRIHOJIN: WE WILL ACCEPT ANYTHING AS A THREAT AND IMMEDIATELY DESTROY IT
Prigojin, in a statement on his Telegram channel, claimed that the Russian army attacked Wagner’s camps.
Arguing that the Russian Ministry of Defense deceived Wagner and wanted to eliminate him, Prigojin said, “We were ready to make concessions to the Russian Ministry of Defense, to surrender our weapons and to find a solution on how to protect our country in the future.” said.
“Today they attacked our camps with missiles. Many of our soldiers died,” Prigojin said. claimed.
Emphasizing that Wagner would respond to this, Prigojin continued as follows:
“The Wagner council has decided. The evil committed by the military administration of our country must be stopped. Today, those who killed our men and caused the deaths of tens of thousands of Russian soldiers will be punished. I urge everyone not to oppose it. We will regard anyone we encounter as a threat and we will destroy them instantly. Do not try to block our way. Then we will return to the front again and continue to protect our country. We will destroy those who killed our soldiers and ensure justice. We have 25 thousand people and we are going to solve the chaos in the country. Our tactical and strategic force of 25 thousand people is waiting. I invite everyone to join us. This is not a military coup. This is not a military coup. “It is a justice operation. Our actions do not hinder the army. Many of the Russian soldiers support us. They send us messages of support.”
Arguing that Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu “came to the Rostov region to carry out an operation to destroy Wagner and used the artillery and air forces for this,” Prigojin claimed that the bodies of more than 2,000 Russian soldiers who died in the war were found in the region and their losses were hidden.