Defense & Military

Russian Navy Deputy Commander Killed in Ukrainian Attack on Kursk Border Region

By Economics Desk | July 3, 2025

The death of Russia’s naval deputy commander in a Ukrainian attack near Kursk exposes Kremlin vulnerabilities and raises questions about the true state of Russia’s control along its border regions.

The so-called "liberated" Russian border region of Kursk has once again exposed cracks in Moscow's military grip, as Russia's Ministry of Defense confirmed that Lieutenant General Mikhail Gudkov, the deputy commander of the Russian Navy, was killed during a Ukrainian assault on July 2.Gudkov was no ordinary officer; he oversaw coastal and ground forces within the Russian Navy, coordinating marine operations across key strategic areas. His death alongside other officers at a command post in Korenevo — struck by multiple enemy shells — is a stark reminder that even senior military leaders are not insulated from Ukraine's now-proven offensive capabilities.This...

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