Wagner Group
The Wagner Group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin launches an insurrection against the Russian government.
In context
- When
- Saturday, June 24 20233 years ago
- Category
- Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Era
- 21st century · 2020s
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At a glance
Dates: From 2023.
What happened
The Wagner Group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin launches an insurrection against the Russian government.
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When did Wagner Group happen?
June 24 2023 — 3 years ago, on a Saturday.
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