Maj. Gen. Mikhail Gudkov, a highly decorated Russian naval commander, has been confirmed dead in the Kursk region amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. He served as the deputy commander in chief of the navy and previously led a brigade against Ukrainian forces. His death was reported by the Defense Ministry while he was working in the border area. Known for his commitment, Gudkov visited marine positions and was awarded the Gold Star Medal of the Hero of Russia for his valor earlier in his military career.
"He was a strong-spirited warrior who did not imagine himself anywhere but the navy. Having become deputy commander in chief of the navy, he did not stop personally visiting the positions of our marines."
"Maj. Gen. Mikhail Gudkov was the deputy commander in chief of the navy and led a brigade battling Ukrainian forces. The Defense Ministry confirmed Thursday that Gudkov died while 'working' in the border area in the Kursk region, near Ukraine."
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