Russian Naval Commander Killed in Ukrainian Strike
Russian Deputy Naval Commander Major General Mikhail Gudkov was killed in the Kursk region during a Ukrainian missile attack, according to reports. Oleg Koshemyako, the governor of the Primorye region, stated on Thursday that Gudkov died “while performing his duties as an officer.
Simultaneously, Ukraine reported casualties from Russian airstrikes on the cities of Odessa and Poltava, with multiple people killed and injured. A Russian-language source claims an elderly woman was killed in the Lipetsk region following a Ukrainian drone attack.
Details regarding the specific missile or drone systems used in the attacks remain unconfirmed. There has been no immediate statement from the Kremlin regarding the death of General Gudkov. The conflict continues to see intense exchanges of fire along the border and within Ukrainian territory.