Russian Navy's Deputy Commander Gudkov Killed During Combat
Deputy Commander of the Navy Mikhail Gudkov died during combat operations in the Kursk region near the border with Ukraine, Russia's Defense Ministry said in a post on Telegram Thursday.
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