Shockwaves in Russia: Major General Gudkov Killed in Combat

Major General Mikhail Gudkov, a high-ranking Russian Navy officer praised by President Putin, was reportedly killed in a Ukrainian missile attack in Russia's Kursk region. Known for his leadership in Ukraine, Gudkov's death marks a significant loss for Russia's military amid ongoing conflict.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 03-07-2025 21:39 IST | Created: 03-07-2025 21:39 IST
Shockwaves in Russia: Major General Gudkov Killed in Combat

Major General Mikhail Gudkov, a key figure in Russia's military, has been killed in action, marking a severe blow to Moscow's armed forces. Gudkov, lauded by President Vladimir Putin and recently promoted, died in a combat scenario in the border district of Kursk, a region neighboring Ukraine, according to a Russian Defense Ministry statement.

The cause of Gudkov's death, reportedly from a Ukrainian missile attack utilizing a U.S.-made HIMARS missile, remains unverified by independent sources. However, reports from military Telegram channels suggest he was overseeing marine operations in the Sumy region at the time of his death. Gudkov was responsible for the navy's coastal rocket and artillery forces.

Admired for his strategic brilliance and ability to communicate the ground reality to his superiors, Gudkov is now mourned by many, including those in Vladivostok where his leadership was celebrated. His death aligns him with the dwindling ranks of senior Russian commanders who've died or been assassinated since the conflict with Ukraine began in 2022.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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