Russian Navy commander killed near Kursk
Gudkov's death was first reported by Primorye Governor Oleg Kozhemyako. In a post on Telegram, he expressed deep condolences to the families and friends of Gudkov, as well as the other soldiers who were reportedly killed in a Ukrainian missile strike on a marines' field headquarters.
'He was a strong-willed warrior who could not imagine himself anywhere except the navy,' the governor wrote. He added that despite having become the deputy commander-in-chief of the navy, Gudkov continued to pay personal visits to the marines.
Gudkov was appointed to his post in March of this year. He previously led the 155th Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet. In 2023, he was awarded the title of Hero of Russia and commended for his courage, heroism, and organizational skills in liberating Russia's Kursk Region from invading Ukrainian forces.
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