Rumor has it that Wagner returned to Ukraine after the death of tycoon Prigozhin

(Dan Tri) – Wagner’s private military force appears to be returning to the Ukrainian battlefield `to protect Russia’s interests` amid speculation about their fate after the death of tycoon Yevgeny Prigozhin.

Wagner soldiers in Rostov, Russia during the riot on June 24 (Photo: Reuters).

Wagner’s Telegram channel on September 19 posted an image of a member holding a Wagner flag and a Russian flag outside an unidentified bus stop with a statement: `Members of the platoons of the 1st assault team after

The post also added: `Warriors will fight on one of the fiercest fronts. When the country needs it, we will return to protect our people.`

However, the post did not directly mention Ukraine nor provide details about where Wagner would deploy.

Samuel Ramani, an expert at the British Royal Institute for Defense and Security Studies (RUSI), wrote on Twitter that former Kremlin adviser Sergei Markov, who supported tycoon Prigozhin, had made similar statements about the

`It is unclear what role Wagner will play as they focus on offensive missions, possibly Kupiansk/Lyman,` Mr. Ramani predicted.

Russia and Ukraine have not commented on the above information.

Wagner is a private military force founded by tycoon Prigozhin in 2014. This group was originally headquartered in Russia and currently operates mainly in African countries to provide security services.

Wagner participated and played a significant role in Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, especially at the Bakhmut battlefield.

This rift may be the main reason behind Wagner’s failed rebellion in Russia at the end of June.

Wagner’s fate became unpredictable after the rebellion, especially after the death of tycoon Prigozhin.

Some sources said that after these events, Wagner forces also began to gradually withdraw from Belarus, a Russian ally.

The National Resistance Center of Ukraine said earlier this week that there are currently less than 1,000 Wagner soldiers left in Belarus.

Wagner’s appearance in Belarus caused concern among neighboring countries, including NATO members such as Poland and Estonia.