Deputy Russian Navy chief killed in strike near Ukraine border

Russian Navy Deputy Chief Killed in Strike Near Ukraine Border Major General Mikhail Gudkov, a prominent figure in Russia's Navy, was killed during a military operation in the Kursk region near Ukraine's border. The incident, described by the Russian defense ministry as "combat work," marks a high-profile loss for Moscow in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Reports suggest the attack may have been a Ukrainian missile strike on a Russian command post, although Ukraine has not officially commented on the incident.