Russian mercenary chief says his troops have reached Rostov-on-Don following call for armed rebellion

Landon Mion | Fox News

 

After calling for an armed rebellion to remove Russia's defense minister, Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, announced Saturday morning that he and his troops reached the city of Rostov-on-Don.

Prigozhin posted confirmation of his arrival in the city, which is home to the Russian military headquarters overseeing the war in Ukraine, in a social media video, according to The Associated Press.

In the video, he claimed that his forces had taken control of military facilities in Rostov-on-Don, including the air field. Other videos posted on social media showed military vehicles and tanks on the streets.

It was not immediately clear how he entered the city, which is under heightened security following Prigozhin's threat, or how many troops he brought with him.

Despite Wagner playing a crucial role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Prigozhin has been feuding with the defense ministry, accusing Russian military officials of starving his troops of weapons and ammunition. Read more and see video here,