Ukraine Kills Top Russian Navy Commander Who Putin Just Promoted
July 3, 2025
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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 Defense and the Governor of Primorye Oleg Kozhemyako have both confirmed the loss of Gudkov, the Russian state media outlet TASS reported.
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.
This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting on development of ‘new regions’, annexed from Ukraine, at the Kremlin, on June 30, 2025, in Moscow, Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting on development of ‘new regions’, annexed from Ukraine, at the Kremlin, on June 30, 2025, in Moscow, Russia. Contributor/Getty Images
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