Top Russian naval commander latest general to be killed by Ukraine
Major General Mikhail Gudkov was the deputy commander in chief of the Navy and previously led a brigade battling Ukrainian
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NZ Herald
6 hours ago
- NZ Herald
Top Russian naval commander latest general to be killed by Ukraine
A Ukrainian strike in Russia's Kursk region killed a decorated Russian naval commander, officials said on Thursday, the latest high-ranking general to be killed by Ukraine since the war began. Major General Mikhail Gudkov was the deputy commander in chief of the Navy and previously led a brigade battling Ukrainian
RNZ News
10 hours ago
- RNZ News
Ukraine kills one of the highest-ranking Russian officers of the conflict
By Anna Chernova, Svitlana Vlasova and Ivana Kottasová , CNN The death was confirmed by Oleg Kozhemyako, the governor of the Primorsky region. Photo: AFP / Kim Won Jin The deputy chief of the Russian Navy has been killed by Ukraine in Russia's Kursk region, Oleg Kozhemyako, the governor of the Primorsky region in Russia's far east, said on Thursday (ukraine time). Guards Major General Mikhail Gudkov, the deputy commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy who also led a brigade that fought in Ukraine, was killed in the Russian border region that saw a successful Ukrainian incursion last year. He is one of Russia's highest-ranking officers to have been killed since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago. Kozhemyako previously handed Gudkov awards for bravery and said the two had spoken a lot over the years in a statement announcing the death. He described Gudkov as a "strong-willed warrior" who had "died while performing his duty as an officer together with his fellow soldiers". Kozhemyako did not provide any further details on the circumstances of Gudkov's death. Russia's Ministry of Defence confirmed Gudkov's death on Thursday, saying he was killed in combat in the Kursk region. There has been no immediate comment from Ukraine. Gudkov was appointed as the deputy chief of the Russian Navy for coastal and ground forces by President Vladimir Putin in March. Putin said at the time: "Since the minister and the Chief of the General Staff believe that your experience needs to be replicated in other units, I have decided to transfer you to a position - to increase your level of responsibility." The Ukrainian military had previously accused Gudkov and other members of his former 155th brigade of committing war crimes in Ukraine, including the killing of civilians in the towns of Bucha, Irpin and Gostomel in the early months of Russia's war. Separately, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has said the 155th brigade was involved in executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war. Russia has consistently denied committing war crimes in Ukraine, despite evidence gathered by the Ukrainians and international investigators. -CNN
Scoop
11 hours ago
- Scoop
UN Human Rights Council Hears Grim Updates On Ukraine, Gaza And Global Racism
3 July 2025 Escalating conflict in Ukraine In an oral update, Ilze Brands Kehris, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, reported a sharp escalation in hostilities in Ukraine. Civilian casualties have surged, with April to June seeing nearly 50 per cent more deaths and injuries compared to the same period in 2024. 'More than 90 per cent of these casualties occurred in territory controlled by Ukraine,' she said, attributing the spike in part to intensified Russian drone and missile attacks. Attacks using airburst warheads and repeated strikes on hospitals have instilled 'terror and anxiety' among urban populations, she added. A June 16-17 nighttime attack in Kyiv killed more civilians than any other assault in the past year. While ceasefire negotiations have produced some humanitarian gains – such as the exchange of prisoners of war and the return of deceased soldiers – Ms. Kehris underscored harrowing conditions in detention. Over 117 former Ukrainian POWs interviewed by the UN rights office, OHCHR, reported torture, including sexual violence, in Russian captivity. Though less widespread, similar abuses have also been documented in unofficial Ukrainian detention facilities, prompting calls for transparent investigations. The report also noted ongoing human rights violations in territories occupied by Russia, including restrictions on civic space and the exercise of freedom of expression. 'Peace is more imperative than ever,' Ms. Kehris said, reiterating calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities in line with international law. Structural racism and intersectionality Ashwini K.P., Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, delivered a thematic report focused on intersectionality as a tool for racial justice. Drawing from experiences of Black feminists and expanded by studies focusing on Dalit, Indigenous, Muslim and Roma community members, the concept of intersectionality was presented as essential to dismantling systemic discrimination. 'Women of African descent, caste-oppressed communities, Roma, Arab and Muslim women, and other marginalized groups are disproportionately impacted due to overlapping forms of discrimination,' Ms. Ashwini said. Her report detailed how states can integrate an intersectional approach, emphasising data disaggregation, participatory policymaking, legal recognition of multiple discrimination and historical accountability. Ms. Ashwini highlighted the importance of reparatory justice for communities affected by colonialism and slavery and called on states – particularly those historically complicit – to implement bold reforms. Deepening crisis in Gaza Francesca Albanese, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, also reported to the Council, with grim update on Gaza. She described conditions as 'apocalyptic' and reported over 200,000 people killed or injured since 7 October 2023, when Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups attacked Israeli communities – killing at least 1,200 people and taking more than 250 as hostages. 'In Gaza, Palestinians continue to endure suffering beyond imagination,' Ms. Albanese said, describing the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation as a 'death trap – engineered to kill or force the flight of a starved, bombarded, emaciated population marked for elimination.' She also accused Israel of using the conflict as an opportunity to test new weapons and technology against the population of the enclave 'without restraint'. 'The forever-occupation has provided an optimal testing ground for arms manufacturers and big tech with little oversight and zero accountability – while investors, and private and public institutions have profited handsomely,' she said. 'We must reverse the tide,' Ms. Albanese urged, calling on Member States to impose a full arms embargo on Israel, suspend all trade agreements and investment relation and enforce accountability, 'ensuring that corporate entities face legal consequences for their involvement in serious violations of international law.' Independent rights experts Special Rapporteurs are independent human rights experts appointed and mandated by the Human Rights Council – the UN's highest intergovernmental forum on human rights. Forming a part of its Special Procedures, Special Rapporteurs and other independent experts are mandated to monitor and assess the rights situation in certain thematic or country situations. They work in their individual capacity, are not UN staff and do not receive a salary.
