Death of Russian Airborne Division Commander in Ukraine Invasion... Sniper Shooting Rumors Also Reported

Andrey Sukhovetsky, Commander of Russia's 7th Airborne Division, Killed in Action
Rapid Promotion Due to Distinguished Service During the Forced Annexation of Crimea

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 Minwoo Lee] News has emerged that Andrei Sukovetsky, a major general and commander of Russia's 7th Airborne Division (46), recently died in action in Ukraine. Some reports claim he was shot by a sniper.

AP News reported on the 3rd (local time) that an officers' association in Krasnodar Krai, southern Russia, confirmed Sukovetsky's death. However, the exact circumstances of his death remain unclear.

A representative of the local veterans' association expressed on social media, "We are deeply saddened by the news that our comrade Sukovetsky, who was conducting a special operation in Ukraine, has passed away," adding, "We extend our deepest condolences to his family."

Major General Andrey Sukhovetsky commanding training in the Crimean Peninsula in 2021 [TASS=Yonhap News Agency archive photo. Resale and DB prohibited]

Andrei Sukovetsky is the highest-ranking Russian military officer confirmed dead since the start of the invasion of Ukraine. A graduate of the Army Military Academy, he rapidly rose through the ranks due to his distinguished achievements during the 2014 forced annexation of the Crimean Peninsula.

The British daily The Independent also reported, citing military sources, that Sukovetsky was killed by sniper fire. However, the details of the sniper incident were not disclosed. The Independent pointed out that Sukovetsky's death will be a painful blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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