Categories: NewsPolitics

RUSSIA DECLARES ‘ANTI-TERRORIST OPERATION REGIME’ IN MOSCOW

Russia today declared an “anti-terrorist operation regime” in Moscow and the Moscow region, after the chief of the Wagner mercenary group vowed to overthrow Russia’s military leadership and claimed control of a key military headquarters in the south.

 The announcement came as Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said he was inside the army headquarters in the southern city of Rostov-on-Don and controlled military sites there.

Russia also declared an anti-terrorist operation in the southern Voronezh region, where some reports said Wagner mercenaries were also headed.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the measure was “aimed at strengthening security.”

Moscow’s transport department said there could be delays in bus routes from the capital to “southern directions.”

VOP Lagos

Recent Posts

Adamawa Governor Fintiri Leads Mass Defection to APC

Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the Governor of Adamawa State, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party…

4 hours ago

Worker Killed as Soldiers Clash With Government Enforcement Team in Ogun State

Tragedy struck in Ogun State after a worker attached to the state’s planning authority was…

5 hours ago

Abaribe, Natasha, Ireti Snubbed as Tinubu Hosts Iftar at Aso Villa

President Bola Tinubu hosted a select group of senators for an Iftar dinner at the…

23 hours ago

Tinubu Approves Ajaokuta Free Trade Zone, Ododo Courts Investors

President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of the Ajaokuta Free Trade Zone, a strategic…

23 hours ago

No Gun, No Violence Against Opposition – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has strongly denied allegations linking him to any form of violence against…

23 hours ago

APC Slams ADC Over Edo Shooting Allegation, Seeks Full Investigation

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned allegations made by the African Democratic Congress…

24 hours ago