All messages and videos distributed on social networks on behalf of Evgeny Prigozhin about the alleged attack of the Russian Defense Ministry to the training grounds in the rear of the private military company Wagner do not correspond to reality and are an information provocation".

Thus in an official statement the Ministry of Defense of Russia after Evgeny Prigozhin had heavily accused the Moscow ministry on Telegram and social channels. "The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue to carry out combat missions on the line of contact with the Ukrainian army in the special military operation zone." The note from the Russian Defense still reads. The mayor of Moscow has announced that "anti-terrorism" measures are being taken in the Russian capital after the head of the Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin,officially declared war on the country's military leaders.

Meanwhile, the situation in Rostov-on-Don is tense, but generally calm, a Sputnik correspondent confirmed.Wagner Group forces were seen on the streets, including some military equipment, tanks and military police vehicles. Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev said all planned mass public events in Rostov-on-Don for the weekend they were cancelled. "In connection with the information reaching Moscow, anti-terrorism measures are being taken with the aim of strengthening security," Sergei Sobyanin said on social media.