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Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Shocking Moment On Cam: Putin Official & Military Leader Blown Into Pieces
/ May 29, 2025, 07:39PM IST A senior Russian government official, Zaur Gurtsyev, deputy mayor of Stavropol and a decorated participant in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, was killed in a nighttime explosion in southwestern Russia. The blast, which also claimed another life, occurred on Chekhov Street and is suspected to have involved a grenade or improvised explosive device. Russian Telegram channels quickly linked Gurtsyev to the incident, sharing alleged footage of the blast. Gurtsyev had led aerial operations during the siege of Mariupol and was honored in Putin's 'Time of Heroes' campaign. The regional governor hinted at possible Ukrainian involvement but offered no proof. Kyiv has remained silent, though it has previously targeted Russian figures linked to the war.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Stavropol explosion kills Russian official who led attacks on Ukraine's Mariupol
An explosion in Russia's Stavropol on May 28 killed Zaur Gurtsyev, the city's deputy mayor who participated in Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine. Stavropol Krai Governor Vladimir Vladimirov confirmed Gurtsyev's death, describing it as a "nighttime incident on Chekhov Street" without providing further details. The Investigative Committee of Russia reported that the bodies of two men with multiple injuries were found at the scene. Multiple Russian Telegram channels identified Gurtsyev as one of the victims and shared what they claimed was footage of the explosion. Shot Telegram channel, which appears to be close to Russian security forces, suggested the explosion may have been caused by a grenade or an improvised explosive device. Gurtsyev took part in Russian President Vladimir Putin's "Time of Heroes" ("Vremya Geroev") program. According to the program's website, he led Russia's aerial operation to capture the Ukrainian city of Mariupol in 2022. Vladimirov suggested possible Ukrainian involvement in the incident but provided no evidence to support the claim. The investigation is ongoing. The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the claims. Ukraine has not commented on the incident. Previously, Kyiv has targeted Russian officials who had played a key role in Russia's full-scale invasion. Read also: Ukraine war latest: Moscow proposes next round of Russia-Ukraine talks on June 2 in Istanbul We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
