A loud bang was heard at the headquarters of the Southern Military District in Rostov-on-Don, which was cordoned off by the fighters of the PMC Wagner group, a RIA Novosti correspondent reports from the scene.

The bang sounded at the intersection of Budennovsky Prospekt and Pushkinskaya Street, where the headquarters of the Southern Military District is located. It is possible that it was the sound of a thunderflash.

Eyewitnesses also reported several shots fired into the air from automatic weapons. Some of the local residents who had gathered on the spot and followed what was happening began to disperse.

PMC Wagner seized the headquarters of the Southern Military District on the morning of 24 July.

Russian President Vladimir Putin called the actions of the rebels a criminal reckless scheme, a stab in the back of Russia and a betrayal, which led to exorbitant ambitions and personal interests.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the situation in Rostov-on-Don remains difficult.

On June 23, statements appeared on the Telegram channel of the PMC Wagner that an air attack had been carried out on the PMC. The blame was placed on the Russian military leadership. Wagner Head Yevgeny Prigozhin promised to "restore justice." The Russian Defense Ministry denied the attack allegations, and the Federal Security Service opened a criminal case against the Prigozhin on charges of inciting an armed rebellion.