How mercenary revolt has gathered pace in Russia

Fighters of Wagner private mercenary group transport a tank along M-4 highway, which links the capital Moscow with Russia's southern cities, with smoke from a burning oil depot seen in the background, near Voronezh, Russia, June 24, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer

(Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to crush an armed mutiny after the private army of mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin seized control of a southern city as part of an attempt to oust the military leadership.

Here is a timeline of events as they have unfolded over the last 24 hours.