Putin suggests Prigozhin plane crash was caused by ‘hand grenade and cocaine’

Vladimir Putin has suggested cocaine and grenades caused a fatal plane crash that killed Yevgeny Prigozhin and Wagner bosses The Russian leader has said hand grenade fragments were found in the bodies of the victims in the plane crash that killed the Wagner chief in August Putin hinted that those on board might have played a role in their own deaths, insinuating alcohol or cocaine might have led to play with grenades. He added that there was no evidence of an “external impact” on the plane. Watch more videos on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: