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Officials confirmed the death of Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Mikhail Gudkov in the Kursk region, saying he died along with others during a combat mission near the border with Ukraine on July 2.
Ukrainian media outlets had earlier reported Major General Gudkov’s death in a HIMARS strike, citing pro-Russian military bloggers.
Now, Russia’s Ministry of Defence and the Governor of Primorye Oleg Kozhemyako have both confirmed the loss of Gudkov.
Gudkov, 42, had been promoted to his position by Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 28, 2025, the Institute for the Study of War think tank noted at the time.
He was previously the commander of the 155th Separate Guards Brigade of the Pacific Fleet Naval Infantry.
“Eternal memory to the hero,” the defense ministry posted to its Telegram channel announcing the news of Gudkov’s death.
Newsweek