Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Top Russian General Killed Near Ukraine Border.
A high-ranking Russian Navy official, Major General Mikhail Gudkov, has died near the border with Ukraine.
The Russian government stated he was killed while working in the border region.
Before this promotion, he led a marine brigade and was praised by Putin.
Unofficial sources claim he was killed by a Ukrainian missile attack.
This is another loss for Russia, who has confirmed the deaths of at least 10 generals since the start of the war.
The exact details of the event and the cause of death are still emerging, and Ukraine has not commented on the matter.
Major General Mikhail Gudkov, deputy chief of the Russian Navy, was killed in the Kursk region near the Ukrainian border.
Gudkov was killed during 'combat work' according to the Russian Defence Ministry.
The general was previously commander of the 155th Marine Brigade.
Gudkov was appointed to a top naval post by Putin in March.
Unofficial reports suggest a Ukrainian missile attack as the cause of death.
- Who
- Major General Mikhail Gudkov, deputy head of the Russian Navy.
- What
- Death of Major General Mikhail Gudkov.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- Kursk region near the Ukrainian border.
- Why
- While the exact circumstances are debated, it happened during what Russia describes as combat work.
Russian Defense Ministry
Ukrainian and Unofficial Sources
Cause of Death
Russian Defense Ministry
Gudkov died during 'combat work'.
Ukrainian and Unofficial Sources
Gudkov was killed by a Ukrainian missile.
- Deceased
- Major General Mikhail Gudkov
- Position
- Deputy Chief of the Russian Navy
- Location
- Kursk region, Russia
- Cause of Death
- Reportedly a Ukrainian missile strike
- Known For
- Commanding 155th Marine Brigade
