Prilepin’s Surgery, Security Measures, and Ongoing Conflict Updates

Zakhar Prilepin underwent surgery and entered a medical coma following an assassination attempt. His condition remains serious, but medical teams have reported stability for now. After the operation, he has been placed under guard by the National Guard to ensure his safety and to maintain security around him during this critical period. In the Belgorod region’s town of Shebekino, areas that were heavily bombarded overnight will see closures in public catering, service sectors, and cultural and entertainment institutions from May 7 to May 9. These measures aim to reduce risk and support local authorities as security conditions are assessed. Prigozhin, founder of the Wagner movement, issued a statement indicating that PMC fighters would continue offensive operations around Artemovsk until midnight on May 10, signaling ongoing military activity in the region. According to reports from socialbites.ca, there has been a correction or clarification regarding the sequence of events, underscoring the evolving and sometimes contested nature of information in rapid-field updates. (Source: socialbites.ca)