MOSCOW — Maj. Gen. Andrei Sukhovetsky, the commanding general of the Russian 7th Airborne Division, was killed in fighting in Ukraine earlier this week.
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His death was confirmed by a local officers’ organization in the Krasnodar region in southern Russia. The circumstances of his death were not immediately clear.
Sukhovetsky, who was 47, began his military service as a platoon commander after graduating from a military academy and steadily rose through the ranks to take a series of leadership positions. He took part in Russia’s military campaign in Syria.
He was also a deputy commander of the 41st Combined Arms Army.
A funeral ceremony will be held in Novorossiisk, but further details weren’t immediately announced
1 of many who will die. Is Hunter still getting checks from Burisma?
couldn’t happen to a nicer guy. lol
By far an not a fan of Ukraine by they are showing resolve
There was a KGB Colonel in Dresden East Germany who worked with the Stasi Secret Police who mourns this death. Just sayin’.
He is now one of the Honored Dead. Seems to be a win-win situation for everyone.
Was he Jewish since I know a frum family with the same name but slightly different spelling.
According to media reports, he was killed by a Ukrainian sniper.
unfortunately, there are lots and lots of Russians
‘Top Russian General’
Oh, I thought it was a Low General and didn’t mind the oxymoron.