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Far-Right Leader Kapustin Killed by Drone in Ukraine

12/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Denis Kapustin, also known as White Rex, was killed by an FPV drone while leading the Russian Volunteer Corps in Zaporizhzhia.
The Russian Volunteer Corps, a far-right group fighting with Ukrainian forces, announced his death on December 27, 2025 and vowed to avenge him.
Kapustin founded the Russian Volunteer Corps in August 2022 to overthrow Vladimir Putin.

History

Historical Context

Founded in August 2022 by Denis Kapustin, the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC) emerged amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which escalated after Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. Comprised of Russian emigrants opposing Vladimir Putin, the RVC has engaged in combat alongside Ukrainian forces. Kapustin's death in December 2025 highlights the increasing violence and the role of non-state actors in this complex geopolitical landscape.

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Story summary

Denis Kapustin, also known as White Rex, was killed by an FPV drone while leading the Russian Volunteer Corps in Zaporizhzhia.
The Russian Volunteer Corps, a far-right group fighting with Ukrainian forces, announced his death on December 27, 2025 and vowed to avenge him.
Kapustin founded the Russian Volunteer Corps in August 2022 to overthrow Vladimir Putin.

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