Putin's air warfare commander Gurziyev killed in Stavropol attack!

Putin's air warfare commander Gurziyev killed in Stavropol attack!

On May 30, 2025, Zaur Gurziyev, a senior air warfare commander for Vladimir Putin, was killed in an attack in Stavropol, Russia. According to reports from oe24 The attack was carried out using a hand grenade. The circumstances of his death are unclear and those responsible are still unknown. There is no confirmation of possible Ukrainian involvement and the Ukrainian government has declined to comment on the incident.

Gurziyev was known not only as a key member of the Russian Air Force, but also as the commander of the air strikes on Mariupol in spring 2022. These attacks were responsible for devastating civilian losses. According to Ukrainian Mayor Vadym Boichenko, the bombings resulted in over 10,000 civilian deaths, including many women and children.

The rise and fall of Gurziyev

After his military deployment, Gurziyev was appointed deputy mayor of Stavropol, an appointment that was not internationally recognized. This reflects the unclear situation in which many of Russia's political and military leaders operate, particularly with regard to international law.

The civilian casualties of the Ukraine war are significant. According to the OHCHR report published on May 12, 2025, numerous civilians have been affected since the conflict began. The latest figures from April 30, 2025 show that the situation remains critical. Access to the data is over Statista possible and shows the dramatic impact of the conflict on the civilian population in Ukraine.

Gurziyev's death could potentially influence Russia's military actions in the conflict, although the exact consequences are not yet clear. Amid these developments, the war in Ukraine remains one of the most tragic humanitarian crises in recent years, while the number of civilian casualties continues to rise.