In a somber development following Wednesday's tragic plane crash in Russia's northwestern Tver region, the nation's Investigative Committee confirmed on Friday that the remains of all 10 individuals have been successfully recovered from the crash site. The committee also informed that the flight recorders from the wreckage have been retrieved.
The Investigative Committee conveyed in an official statement that an exhaustive examination of the crash site is ongoing. Alongside the recovery of crucial items and documents, pivotal for comprehending the crash's circumstances, the statement emphasized that essential forensic tests will be commissioned.
Ensuring a thorough investigation into every possible scenario linked to the crash, the committee underscored its commitment. Moreover, to ascertain the identities of the victims, the committee shared that molecular-genetic tests are being conducted.
The devastating incident involved an Embraer-135 aircraft that met with tragedy in Russia's Tver region on its journey from Moscow to St. Petersburg. The crash resulted in the loss of all 10 passengers onboard, including Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner group.
The Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia initially confirmed the crash, revealing that among the passengers were individuals associated with the Wagner group, including Dmitry Utkin, a co-founder. Subsequently, the agency released the names of those aboard the aircraft.
Reacting to the catastrophe, President Vladimir Putin extended his condolences to the bereaved families on Thursday. He described Yevgeny Prigozhin as a "talented man" whose life had been marked by challenges. President Putin assured a comprehensive investigation into the crash's root causes, reflecting the nation's commitment to understanding the incident thoroughly.
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