Deputy Commander of Russian Navy Killed in Kursk Region Combat

General-Major Mikhail Gudkov, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, was killed in the Kursk region while performing his military duty. "He died fulfilling the duty of an officer, together with his fellow servicemen. Alongside the commander fell his loyal comrade and our mutual friend, Nariman Shikhaliyev," Primorye Governor Oleg Kozhemyako wrote on his Telegram channel. Kozhemyako noted that he personally knew Gudkov, whom he described as "a warrior strong in spirit.” According to the governor, Gudkov never envisioned his life apart from the Navy. Even after becoming Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, "he never stopped personally visiting the positions of our naval infantry.”