Russian General's Fatal Encounter Near Ukraine Border

A major development in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine saw the death of Russian Major General Mikhail Gudkov in the Kursk region, as per official reports.

Gudkov, who served as the deputy chief of the Russian Navy, was reportedly engaged in 'combat work' when the incident occurred in the border area neighboring Ukraine's Sumy region, according to Russia's Defence Ministry, although details remain scarce.

Prominent and decorated, Gudkov was hailed as a Hero of the Russian Federation. His untimely death was confirmed by governors from the Kursk region and Maritime Territory, marking the 10th Russian general to fall since the onset of their military operations in Ukraine.

(With inputs from agencies.)