Wagner's forces have performed a vital function in Russia's warfare in Ukraine, succeeding in taking town the place the bloodiest and longest battles have taken place, Bakhmut.

Prigozhin has continuously slammed Russia's navy high brass, accusing it of incompetence and of ravenous his troops of weapons and ammunition.

The Russian Defense Ministry required all navy contractors to signal contracts with it earlier than the beginning of July, however Prigozhin, whose feud with the Ministry dates again years, refused to conform.

In a press release issued late final evening, he insisted he was able to discover a compromise with the Defense Ministry, however "they have treacherously cheated us."

"Today they carried out a rocket strike on our rear camps, and a huge number of our comrades got killed," he added.