One of Russia’s top generals was killed this week by a Ukrainian sniper, according to reports.
Maj. Gen. Andrey Sukhovetsky, the deputy commander of the 41st Combined Arms Army of Russia’s Central Military District, was apparently killed during a heated fight between Russian and Ukrainian forces, according to the Daily Mail. The report talks of a military source who said Sukhovetsky was killed “by a sniper,” noting a funeral is planned for Saturday.
Russia’s military has not confirmed the death, but Sergei Chipilyov of the Union Airborne Forces Union of Russian Paratroopers reacted to the news on social media.
“With great pain, we received the tragic news about the death of our friend, Major-General Andrey Aleksandrovich Sukhovetsky, in Ukraine during a special operation,” the post said, according to Newsweek. “We express our deepest condolences to his family.”
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Russia’s Ministry of Defense has conceded 498 troops have died and 1,600 are injured. Ukrainian officials claim nearly 9,000 Russian troops have been killed over the weeklong conflict.
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Sukhovestky was a decorated veteran who twice participated in the Victory Parade in Moscow’s Red Square and received two Orders of Courage, the Order of Military Merit, and the Medal of Courage in his career. Sukhovetsky led the 7th Airborne Assault Division in Novorossiysk for three years. He received a commendation for his role in the annexation of Crimea.
