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Russia Today
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Top Russian Navy commander killed in Kursk Region
The deputy commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy, Major General Mikhail Gudkov, has been killed while serving in Kursk Region on the border with Ukraine, the Russian Ministry of Defense has reported. Gudkov's death was first reported by Primorye Governor Oleg Kozhemyako. In a post on Telegram, he expressed deep condolences to the families and friends of Gudkov, as well as the other soldiers who were reportedly killed in a Ukrainian missile strike on a marines' field headquarters. 'He was a strong-willed warrior who could not imagine himself anywhere except the navy,' the governor wrote. He added that despite having become the deputy commander-in-chief of the navy, Gudkov continued to pay personal visits to the marines. Gudkov was appointed to his post in March of this year. He previously led the 155th Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet. In 2023, he was awarded the title of Hero of Russia. He was also commended for his courage, heroism, and organizational skills in liberating Russia's Kursk Region from invading Ukrainian forces. According to the Argumenty i Fakty newspaper, citing unofficial sources, Gudkov was killed in a Ukrainian missile attack on a Marines' forward headquarters in Kursk Region on Wednesday.
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Ukrainian missile strike kills high-ranking Russian Naval Officer
The deputy commander of Russia 's navy has been killed in a Ukrainian missile strike, the Kremlin has confirmed. Major General Mikhail Gudkov, 42, promoted in March by Vladimir Putin to deputy commander of the Russian Navy, was slain early on Wednesday. The general was a decorated Hero of Russia and his loss is a massive blow to Putin who had personally entrusted him with command over the Marine Infantry, as well as all missile and artillery coastal forces. He retained command of the Pacific Fleet's 155th Naval Infantry Brigade. Gudkov was killed early yesterday in a pinpoint Ukrainian missile strike on Korenevo in Russia's Kursk region, making him one of the highest ranking military officials to be killed by Ukraine, Russis's defence ministry confirmed. Primorye Region Governor Oleg Kozhemyako wrote of the news of Gudkov's death in a Telegram post: 'I express my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fellow servicemen of Mikhail Gudkov, Nariman Shikhaliyev, and all other fighters who were killed in the Kursk Region.' Four out of eight missiles were reportedly downed by Russian air defences, but the others hit their marks. Some 50,000 Russians troops are massed at the border, in a development Donald Trump said this week he was watching 'very closely'. Obituaries say Gudkov died with his troops 'in combat action'. Flowers were being laid today for Gudkov in Vladivostok, Russia's Pacific capital, in Primorsky region, home of the 155th Marine Brigade which has played a key role in Putin's illegal invasion of Ukraine. At a meeting in Russian Arctic capital Murmansk in March, Putin promoted Gudkov who had been picked out as a high-flying military talent. Putin told him: 'I have made the decision to transfer you to a new position and increase the level of your responsibility. 'You are being appointed Deputy Commander of the Naval Forces of the Russian Federation.' Gudkov replied: 'Aye, Comrade Supreme Commander-in-Chief.' In October 2023, then a Colonel, he had received the Gold Star of the Hero of Russia honour and an award pistol for 'courage, heroism and skilful command of subordinate units' for his war service.
The Sun
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Putin's Navy second-in-command is KILLED in devastating Ukrainian missile blitz in Kursk while plotting fresh invasion
UKRAINE killed the deputy commander of Russia's navy who was plotting a new invasion. The Hero of Russia, Major General Mikhail Gudkov, 42, was killed in a missile strike in Kursk. 7 7 Some 50,000 Russian troops have massed nearby ahead of a feared assault on Sumy. Gudkov was killed in a command post 11 miles from the Ukrainian border on Wednesday. It comes hours after claims that America had suspended weapons shipments to Ukraine. The general was a decorated Hero of Russia and his loss is a huge blow to Putin, who had personally entrusted him with command over the Marine Infantry. Gudkov also oversaw all missile and artillery coastal forces, and had specific control of the Pacific Fleet's key 155th Naval Infantry Brigade. Reports say Gudkov was killed early on Wednesday in a pinpoint Ukrainian missile strike on Korenevo, in Russia's Kursk region. Four out of eight missiles were downed by Russian air defences, but the others squarely hit their marks. There are indications that Ukraine was working off excellent intelligence about the movements and locations of Putin's senior commanders. The strike hit a 'forward command post' 11 miles from the border with Ukraine, where the general was meeting with other high-ranking troops. Numerous "senior officers' were reported to be among roughly a dozen killed in the blitz - though the toll may climb. Ukrainian forces BLOW UP ammunition depot in another setback for Putin Gudkov was suspected to be involved in Putin's plan for a fresh invasion of the Sumy region - expected in the coming weeks. Vlad's forces are likely to target the strategic Sumy city in particular. Some 50,000 Russians troops are massed at the border - a development Donald Trump said he was watching 'very closely' this week. Obituaries in Russia say Gudkov died with his troops 'in combat action'. 7 7 Flowers were being laid on Thursday for the eliminated commander in Vladivostok, Putin's Pacific capital, as Russia mourns one of its rising military stars. The city is home to the 155th Marine Brigade which has played a key role in Putin's invasion. At a meeting in Russian Arctic capital Murmansk in March, Putin promoted Gudkov - who was being hot-housed up the ranks. Putin told him: 'I have made the decision to transfer you to a new position and increase the level of your responsibility. 'You are being appointed Deputy Commander of the Naval Forces of the Russian Federation.' Gudkov replied: 'Aye, Comrade Supreme Commander-in-Chief.' In October 2023, then a Colonel, Gudjov received the Gold Star of the Hero of Russia honour and a pistol awarded for "courage, heroism and skillful command of subordinate units". The award was personally bestowed by then defence Minister Sergei Shoigu. 7 7
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Deputy commander of Russia's navy is killed in Ukrainian missile strike - one of Putin's highest-ranked military officials to die
The deputy commander of Russia 's navy has been killed in a Ukrainian missile strike, the Kremlin has confirmed. Major General Mikhail Gudkov, 42, promoted in March by Vladimir Putin to deputy commander of the Russian Navy, was slain early on Wednesday. The general was a decorated Hero of Russia and his loss is a massive blow to Putin who had personally entrusted him with command over the Marine Infantry, as well as all missile and artillery coastal forces. He retained command of the Pacific Fleet's 155th Naval Infantry Brigade. Gudkov was killed early yesterday in a pinpoint Ukrainian missile strike on Korenevo in Russia's Kursk region, making him one of the highest ranking military officials to be killed by Ukraine, Russis's defence ministry confirmed. Primorye Region Governor Oleg Kozhemyako wrote of the news of Gudkov's death in a Telegram post: 'I express my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fellow servicemen of Mikhail Gudkov, Nariman Shikhaliyev, and all other fighters who were killed in the Kursk Region.' Four out of eight missiles were reportedly downed by Russian air defences, but the others hit their marks. The strike hit a 'forward command post' when the general was meeting with other high ranked troops. Reports at the time said ten had died including 'many senior officers'. Later reports indicated a dozen had perished, and that the eventual toll may be higher. The strike was 11 miles from the border with Ukraine amid suspicions Gudkov was involved in Putin plane to invade Sumy region in the coming weeks. Some 50,000 Russians troops are massed at the border, in a development Donald Trump said this week he was watching 'very closely'. Obituaries say Gudkov died with his troops 'in combat action'. Flowers were being laid today for Gudkov in Vladivostok, Russia's Pacific capital, in Primorsky region, home of the 155th Marine Brigade which has played a key role in Putin's illegal invasion of Ukraine. At a meeting in Russian Arctic capital Murmansk in March, Putin promoted Gudkov who had been picked out as a high-flying military talent. Putin told him: 'I have made the decision to transfer you to a new position and increase the level of your responsibility. 'You are being appointed Deputy Commander of the Naval Forces of the Russian Federation.' Gudkov replied: 'Aye, Comrade Supreme Commander-in-Chief.' In October 2023, then a Colonel, he had received the Gold Star of the Hero of Russia honour and an award pistol for 'courage, heroism and skilful command of subordinate units' for his war service. He was personally awarded by then defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Russia Today
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Russian Navy commander killed near Kursk
The deputy commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy, Major General Mikhail Gudkov, has been killed while serving in Kursk Region on the border with Ukraine, the Russian Ministry of Defense has reported. Gudkov's death was first reported by Primorye Governor Oleg Kozhemyako. In a post on Telegram, he expressed deep condolences to the families and friends of Gudkov, as well as the other soldiers who were reportedly killed in a Ukrainian missile strike on a marines' field headquarters. 'He was a strong-willed warrior who could not imagine himself anywhere except the navy,' the governor wrote. He added that despite having become the deputy commander-in-chief of the navy, Gudkov continued to pay personal visits to the marines. Gudkov was appointed to his post in March of this year. He previously led the 155th Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet. In 2023, he was awarded the title of Hero of Russia and commended for his courage, heroism, and organizational skills in liberating Russia's Kursk Region from invading Ukrainian forces. DETAILS TO FOLLOW
