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Wagner Forces Near Russian Nuclear Base in RebellionOn June 24, Wagner fighters advanced close to Voronezh-45, a key nuclear storage site, fueling Kremlin concerns during their brief mutiny.
Key FactsJul 11, 2023 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- A Wagner convoy diverted eastward toward the fortified nuclear facility Voronezh-45 during their June 24 advance toward Moscow, reaching within approximately 100 km of the site.
- Ukraine's military intelligence head Kyrylo Budanov stated Wagner fighters intended to seize portable Soviet-era nuclear weapons to escalate their revolt.
- Western officials and Kremlin sources offered conflicting views, with U.S. authorities denying any credible nuclear threat during the uprising.
- The rebellion concluded the same day following negotiations led by Belarusian President Lukashenko, resulting in Wagner's withdrawal and immunity assurances.
We are not able to corroborate this report. We had no indication at any point that nuclear weapons or materials were at risk.— Adam Hodge, National Security Council spokesman, in response to inquiries about Wagner forces and nuclear weapons.
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