A sudden plane crash, we HERE , a prominent victim and numerous videos circulating on social media. The story of the alleged death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner mercenary group, has captured the world's attention. After the plane crashed, intensive work was carried out for four days to identify the victims. The Tass agency, citing the Russian Investigative Committee, has now confirmed that the DNA tests clearly show that Yevgeny Prigozhin is one of the victims.
Spokeswoman of the committee, Svetlana Petrenko, declared the investigation into the criminal case into the plane crash to be completed: “After evaluating the results, the identities of all ten dead people were determined, they correspond to the list given in the leaflet.” The question of the cause of the crash remains still open.
But not everything that appears on the screen is necessarily true.
On the evening of August 23, an Embraer Legacy plane crashed north of Moscow with Yevgeny Prigozhin, a former confidant of President Vladimir Putin, on board. The circumstances point to a tragic accident, but the secrecy has left room for speculation. Prigozhin, who was involved in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, initiated and aborted an uprising against the Russian leadership in June. A mystery surrounds his death.
Prigozhin Videos: Authentic or Manipulated?

Videos are circulating on the Internet that supposedly show the crash of the machine in question. But not all videos are what they seem. Among the recordings that actually document the crash site near the village of Kuschenkino, there is also a recording that was already in circulation in June.
This shows the crash of a Russian Il-22M military aircraft, but it has nothing to do with the crash of Prigozhin's plane.
The facts behind the videos
Yevgeny Prigozhin was considered the leader of the Wagner mercenaries involved in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reports of his death in a plane crash north of Moscow were confirmed by his group and even hints by Putin. But the flood of videos confused the situation. A closer look shows that certain recordings actually document the crash on August 23rd near Kuschenkino. Features on the ground, such as a metal tower, as well as the appropriate weather and lighting conditions confirm the authenticity of these videos.
The confusion of the videos
However, trying to separate fact from fiction isn't always easy. The videos vary in details such as the cloud cover, the flames and the smoke. A closer look reveals that different incidents were recorded. While some videos show the crash in question, an older video documenting the crash of a military aircraft has been erroneously linked to Prigozhin's death. This highlights the importance of thinking critically and examining carefully before making judgments.
The search for answers
The cause of the crash remains unclear. On Friday evening, the flight recorders were recovered and debris from the plane was transported away for examination. The Russian authorities have not yet made any official statements, and Western observers suspect an assassination attempt as a possible background. The speculation adds another layer to an already complex situation and emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive and independent investigation.
Conclusion : The plane crash near Moscow that caused the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the former head of the Wagner mercenary group, has triggered an avalanche of videos and speculation. While some footage shows the actual crash, other videos have been incorrectly linked to the incident. Untangling the truth behind the images is a challenge in today's digital world. It remains to be seen what findings the investigations will provide and whether they will solve the mysteries surrounding the crash and Prigozhin's death.
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