RUSSIA – Russian deputy Navy commander killed today by a Ukrainian missile strike in Kursk Region, according to local reports.
Primorye region Governor Oleg Kozhemyako confirmed the death of Major General Mikhail Gudkov and expressed his condolences to the families, friends, and fellow soldiers of all those killed in the Kursk region.
According to Kozhemyako, Gudkov died “while fulfilling his duty as an officer, along with his fellow soldiers.”
“His loyal comrade and our mutual friend, Nariman Shikhaliev, also died alongside the commander,” said the head of Primorye.