"Shocked Moscow"... Ukraine Kills 'Russia's Top General' During Speech

Shooting During Director Suhobetsuki's Speech

Andrey Sukhovetsky, Commander of the Russian 7th Airborne Division and Deputy Commander of the 41st Combined Arms Army. / Photo by Russian Ministry of Defense

[Asia Economy Reporter Na Ye-eun] Reports have emerged that a high-ranking Russian general was killed by a Ukrainian sniper, sending shockwaves through Russia. The general is known to be the highest-ranking individual confirmed dead since the Russia-Ukraine war began.

The British Independent reported on the 3rd (local time) that Andrey Sukhovetsky (47), commander of Russia's 7th Airborne Division and deputy commander of the 41st Combined Arms Army, was killed by a bullet fired by a Ukrainian sniper.

The outlet stated that at the time of his death, General Sukhovetsky was delivering a speech to Russian troops. However, the exact location and time of his death remain unknown.

Russian daily Pravda reported the death of General Sukhovetsky on the same day, stating only that he died during a special operation inside Ukraine. Additionally, Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the general’s death during a domestic speech explaining the situation in Ukraine.

The death of General Sukhovetsky was revealed through the social media of a retired Russian military officer who was a former colleague. Sukhovetsky, a paratrooper, was awarded a medal for his achievements during Russia’s annexation of the Crimean Peninsula in 2014. After rapid promotion, he is said to have commanded military operations during the Syrian civil war, in which Russian forces were deeply involved.

As the highest-ranking official killed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, his death is causing significant shock within the Russian military and Moscow’s leadership.

Meanwhile, Russia claims that 498 soldiers have died and 1,597 have been wounded due to the Ukraine conflict. In contrast, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on the 2nd that approximately 9,000 Russians had lost their lives on the battlefield during the first week of the war.

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