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Russian Navy General Killed in Ukrainian Missile Strike

7/6/2025

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Major General Mikhail Gudkov, the deputy commander of the Russian Navy, was tragically killed on July 2, 2025, in a Ukrainian missile strike in the Kursk region. His death, confirmed by Russian officials, represents a profound loss for the military, as Gudkov was a highly respected leader recently promoted by President Putin.

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Major General Mikhail Gudkov, the deputy commander of the Russian Navy, was tragically killed on July 2, 2025, in a Ukrainian missile strike in the Kursk region. His death, confirmed by Russian officials, represents a profound loss for the military, as Gudkov was a highly respected leader recently promoted by President Putin.