Coup underway in Russia: the Wagner group storms the Russian city of Rostov

Grumbling intensifies in Russia. The notorious Yevgeny Prigozhin, mercenary boss and ex-friend of Putin, ruminating on his revenge for losses inflicted by Moscow, orchestrates a coup attempt in the southern city of Rostov-on-Don. His forces, arriving from Ukraine, took over the town, supposedly without resistance. Images are circulating on social networks, showing troops stationed around military headquarters and the Interior Ministry office. "There are said to be up to 300 Wagner fighters in Rostov," confirms Russian defense specialist Rob Lee. Meanwhile, the government is urging the population to stay at home, advice that some residents, connected to the show, seem to be ignoring.