Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Russian General Anton Grunis Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike
Anton Grunis was a Russian military general.
Reports say he was killed by a Ukrainian drone strike.
Before his death, he received a special Russian award called the Gold Star Hero of Russia.
President Vladimir Putin presented or awarded the honor at a ceremony in late August.
Grunis also spoke to Putin by video on July 3.
During that meeting, he talked about soldiers from his brigade.
He said they had helped capture Kostiantynivka.
The report does not give the exact place or reason for the drone strike.
Anton Grunis, a Russian general, was killed in a Ukrainian drone strike.
Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded Grunis the Gold Star Hero of Russia honor.
Grunis received the award at a late-August ceremony attended by officers in dress uniform.
On July 3, Grunis addressed Putin by video link during a televised security meeting.
Grunis said troops from his brigade had participated in the claimed capture of Kostiantynivka.
- Who
- Anton Grunis, a Russian general, was killed; Vladimir Putin had awarded him the Gold Star Hero of Russia.
- What
- Grunis was killed in a Ukrainian drone strike.
- When
- The report does not specify when the killing occurred; Grunis received the award in late August and addressed Putin on July 3.
- Where
- The strike was described as Ukrainian, but its exact location was not stated.
- Person killed
- Anton Grunis, a Russian general
- Cause of death
- A Ukrainian drone strike
- Award
- Gold Star Hero of Russia
- Award timing
- Late August
- Earlier appearance
- Grunis addressed Vladimir Putin by video link on July 3
- Military claim
- Grunis said troops from his brigade participated in the claimed capture of Kostiantynivka