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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Ukraine kills one of the highest-ranking Russian officers of the conflict
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 Thursday. Guards Maj. Gen. 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 Defense 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.
RNZ News
20 hours ago
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- 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
New York Times
a day ago
- Politics
- New York Times
Top Russian General Killed in ‘Combat Operations' Near Ukraine
A top Russian marine commander, who was recently promoted by President Vladimir V. Putin, has been killed in the Kursk region near the Ukrainian border, Russia's defense ministry said in a statement on Thursday. The officer, Maj. Gen. Mikhail Gudkov, was the deputy chief of the Russian Navy, in charge of coastal and ground forces. Before he was promoted earlier this year, he had commanded the 155th Naval Infantry Brigade of the Pacific Fleet, a group of marines who were heavily involved in the early weeks of the invasion of Ukraine and, more recently, in the battle for control of the Kursk region in Russia. Ukrainian officials, who have previously claimed responsibility for several targeted assassinations of Russian commanders, did not immediately comment on reports of the general's death. Ukraine has accused the 155th brigade of killing civilians in Kyiv's suburbs in the early weeks of the war and of executing prisoners of war. The Russian defense ministry gave few details, saying only that General Gudkov had been killed on Wednesday 'during combat operations' in the Kursk region bordering Ukraine. An obituary published on social media by a marines veterans association said four missiles had struck the brigade's command center in the village of Korenevo, about 17 miles from the border, killing General Gudkov and nine other people, 'many of them senior officers.' Oleg Kozhemyako, the governor of the Primorsky region in Russia's Far East, where General Gudkov formerly serve, also confirmed his death in a social media post, calling him a 'strong-willed' general who 'died in the line of duty together with his troops.' The Russian defense ministry did not report the deaths of others from the 155th brigade. The killing of the general comes as Moscow's forces have made advances in eastern Ukraine and the Trump administration has paused the delivery of some air defense interceptors and other weapons to Ukraine, putting a strain on the Ukrainian army. Mr. Gudkov is the highest-ranking Russian officer to have been killed in an apparent Ukrainian attack since the death of Lt. Gen. Yaroslav Moskalik of the Russian General Staff in a car explosion in April in Moscow. In late March, Mr. Putin praised General Gudkov when he promoted him to deputy chief of the Russian Navy during a presidential visit to a nuclear-powered submarine, saying his 'experience should be replicated across other units.' In October 2023, Mr. Putin awarded General Gudkov the Hero of the Russian Federation Medal, a gold star that is one of the country's top military honors, citing his courage, heroism and skillful command as the leader of the 155th brigade.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Ukrainian missile strike kills high-ranking Russian Naval Officer
The deputy commander of Russia 's navy has been killed in a Ukrainian missile strike, the Kremlin has confirmed. Major General Mikhail Gudkov, 42, promoted in March by Vladimir Putin to deputy commander of the Russian Navy, was slain early on Wednesday. The general was a decorated Hero of Russia and his loss is a massive blow to Putin who had personally entrusted him with command over the Marine Infantry, as well as all missile and artillery coastal forces. He retained command of the Pacific Fleet's 155th Naval Infantry Brigade. Gudkov was killed early yesterday in a pinpoint Ukrainian missile strike on Korenevo in Russia's Kursk region, making him one of the highest ranking military officials to be killed by Ukraine, Russis's defence ministry confirmed. Primorye Region Governor Oleg Kozhemyako wrote of the news of Gudkov's death in a Telegram post: 'I express my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fellow servicemen of Mikhail Gudkov, Nariman Shikhaliyev, and all other fighters who were killed in the Kursk Region.' Four out of eight missiles were reportedly downed by Russian air defences, but the others hit their marks. Some 50,000 Russians troops are massed at the border, in a development Donald Trump said this week he was watching 'very closely'. Obituaries say Gudkov died with his troops 'in combat action'. Flowers were being laid today for Gudkov in Vladivostok, Russia's Pacific capital, in Primorsky region, home of the 155th Marine Brigade which has played a key role in Putin's illegal invasion of Ukraine. At a meeting in Russian Arctic capital Murmansk in March, Putin promoted Gudkov who had been picked out as a high-flying military talent. Putin told him: 'I have made the decision to transfer you to a new position and increase the level of your responsibility. 'You are being appointed Deputy Commander of the Naval Forces of the Russian Federation.' Gudkov replied: 'Aye, Comrade Supreme Commander-in-Chief.' In October 2023, then a Colonel, he had received the Gold Star of the Hero of Russia honour and an award pistol for 'courage, heroism and skilful command of subordinate units' for his war service.
CNN
a day ago
- Politics
- CNN
Ukraine kills one of the highest-ranking Russian officers of the conflict
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 Thursday. Guards Maj. Gen. 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 Defense 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.
