Andrei Sukhovetsky Dead: Top Russian General Killed In Ukraine

Andrei Sukhovetsky, a 47-year-old top major Russian general breathed his last. He died in an encounter with the Ukrainian defense forces earlier this week. Although the circumstances leading to his death are unclear, sources have reported that he died in a special operation. Moreover, sources have revealed that his death will be a major blow for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukrainian Troops Kill Andrei Sukhovetsky

The Russian and Ukrainian media reported the death of Russian Maj. Gen. Andrei Sukhovetsky in an encounter with the Ukrainian defense forces. Eight days into the deadly invasion, Putin confirmed a general had been killed in a speech updating the Russian people on the situation. A local officers’ organization in the Krasnodar region in southern Russia confirmed the news of his death.

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A graduate of a military academy, Andrei Sukhovetsky became a platoon commander before he gradually rose the ranks to take on leadership roles. Russia’s state-owned TASS news agency reported that Putin appointed Sukhovetsky as the deputy commander of Central Military District’s 41st Combined Arms Army. In addition, he headed the 7th Airborne Division, had served in Syria and received two commendations for bravery in Kremlin.

Dan Hoffman, a former CIA officer, and station chief responded to Andrei Sukhovetsky’s death. He said, “if it’s true, it is big”. Andrei Sukhovetsky is the senior-most figure to have died so far.

In an annexation against Crimea, Andrei Sukhovetsky received an award for a paratrooper who practiced in hostile territory. He began his career as an infantry platoon commander before rising to become boss of the Guards airborne assault unit. Pravda, a Russian newspaper revealed the same, and also, reported his death.

According to Christo Grozev, executive director of investigative journalism website Bellingcat, his death would seriously demotivate the Russian army. Moreover, Sergey Chipilev, a deputy of the Combat Brotherhood Russian veterans group also took to Twitter to pay his condolences.

Russia Invades Ukraine

After entering the country from the north, east, and south last week, Russian soldiers have attacked targets throughout the country. Western analysts have said that although Russia outnumbered and outgunned Ukraine’s defenses, they have maintained a stronger stand-off than Putin had anticipated. It appears a huge Russian military convoy was stuck outside Kyiv for days, slowed by logistical problems and opposition from Ukraine’s military.

However, the Russian troops have seized Kherson. In addition to shelling Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-biggest city, and attacking Mariupol, another port city, they bombarded defense forces there as well.

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