Major General Mikhail Gudkov, deputy head of the Russian Navy, was killed near the Ukrainian border during a military operation in the Kursk region. His death marks a significant loss for Russia amid ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Reports suggest he may have been killed by a Ukrainian missile strike. Gudkov was previously in command of the 155th Naval Infantry Brigade and received the Gold Star medal in 2023. The situation remains tense, with ongoing military actions resulting in casualties on both sides.