In the east of Ukraine, Russian Major General Roman Kutuzov was neutralized.
The death is confirmed by representatives of the Russian media.
From a post on the social network of the representative of the Russian edition of “VGTRK” Alexander Sladkov, it follows that Kutuzov has died, “leading the attack” of his soldiers.
It is also reported that Kutuzov died in the settlement of Mykolaivka near Popasna in the Luhansk region.
In the evening of June 5, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that in the area of Mykolayivka and Bilohorivka, Russian troops carried out assault operations and suffered significant losses in manpower and equipment.
What unit was headed by Russian General Kutuzov, is not currently reported.
In 2019, he was mentioned on the website of the Russian Ministry of Defense as active commander of the 29th Combined Arms Army, and in 2017 – the 5th.
In 2017, Kutuzov made a public appearance in Vladivostok at the opening of the Indra 2017 exercise.
The training ceremony was opened by Major General Roman Kutuzov.
Roman Kutuzov also probably took part in the Syrian campaign.
Roman Kutuzov is the fourth Russian general whose death during the war in Ukraine was confirmed by one or another official source.
Ukrainian authorities have reported the deaths of at least seven generals.