Ukrainian armed forces kill high -ranking Russian officers

Ukrainian armed forces kill high -ranking Russian officers

The deputy head of the Russian marine was killed in the Russian marine by Ukrainian armed forces, as the governor of the Primorsky-Bienst in the Ferntöstige Russia, Oleg Kozhemyako, announced on Thursday.

Major Mikhail Gudkov, the deputy commander of the Russian Navy and leader of a brigade who fought in Ukraine, was in the Border region killed in Russia , where there was a successful Ukrainian invasion last year. Gudkov is one of the highest ranking officers who died three years ago since the beginning of the comprehensive invasion of Ukraine.

Kozhemyako about Gudkov's services

Kozhemyako had honored Gudkov for his bravery in the past and emphasized in a explanation that they had often spoken to each other over the years. He described Gudkov as a "strong -willed warrior" who "fell together with his comrades in fulfilling his duty as an officer". Further details on the circumstances of Gudkov's death were not communicated.

confirmation by the Ministry of Defense

The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed Gudkov's death on Thursday and stated that he had fallen in the fight in the Kursk region. So far there has been no information about an immediate comment from Ukraine.

important appointment and responsibility

Gudkov was appointed deputy head of the Russian Navy for coastal and land forces in March. Putin expressed his appointment: "Since the minister and the head of the general staff believe that her experience in other units should be replicated, I decided to put them in a position - to increase their level of responsibility."

allegations of war crimes

The Ukrainian armed forces had previously accused Gudkov and other members of his former 155th brigade of committing war crimes in Ukraine, including killing civilians in the cities of Bucha, Irpin and Gostomel in the early months of the war. The state border protection service of Ukraine separately said that the 155th brigade was involved in executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war.

Russian denial of war crimes

Russia has repeatedly denied that he had committed war crimes in Ukraine, despite the evidence collected by Ukrainian and international investigators.