{"id":121663,"date":"2023-11-30T12:29:25","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T12:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/?p=121663"},"modified":"2023-11-30T12:29:25","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T12:29:25","slug":"putins-top-general-blown-up-by-land-mine-possibly-planted-by-russian-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/world-news\/putins-top-general-blown-up-by-land-mine-possibly-planted-by-russian-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"Putins top general blown up by land mine possibly planted by Russian unit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/78\/590x\/secondary\/vladimir-zadavsky-close-up-5092915.jpg?r=1701344920603\"><\/p>\n<p>A decorated Russian general killed earlier this week could have been blown up on a mine another Russian unit placed, it has been claimed.<\/p>\n<p>Maj. Gen. Vladimir Zavadsky, 45, was confirmed dead in a social media post from the Moscow Higher Combined Arms Command School which he graduated from in 2000.<\/p>\n<p>Telegram channel VChk-OGPU, which claims to have close ties to Russian security services, claimed Zavadsky was not a victim of enemy fire but rather of a blunder during his unit&#8217;s &#8220;senseless&#8221; relocation away from the frontline in Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>Citing an unnamed source, the channel reported: &#8220;The investigation is considering the possibility of an explosion on a mine, which had been previously placed by a neighbouring unit for the purpose of combating the enemy\u2019s [sabotage and reconnaissance unit].&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The channel also alleged that Moscow has been trying to cover up the circumstances of Zavadsky&#8217;s death and blame Ukrainian artillery fire.<\/p>\n<p>Daily Express US has not been able to independently verify the claim.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to Daily Express US<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE: <\/strong> <strong>Royal Navy taskforce set to protect vital undersea cables from Russia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/78\/590x\/secondary\/zavadsky-in-high-uniform-saluting-during-parade-5092911.jpg?r=1701344920674\"><\/p>\n<p>Zavadsky is at least the 12th Russian general to have lost his life since Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Ukraine has claimed 16 high-ranking Russian officers have been killed by its defence forces while Moscow has only admitted to losing six.<\/p>\n<p>The Major General served as the deputy commander of the 14th Army Corps and previously led a motorized rifle battalion, platoon and company.<\/p>\n<p>Zavadsky served for over 20 years and was awarded a medal for bravery. He is survived by his wife Oksana and their two sons.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, the Major-General operated in the Kharkiv region during the early stages of Ukraine&#8217;s counteroffensive.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> DON&#8217;T MISS: <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Terrified Vladimir Putin stockpiling missiles as he brews winter attack[ANALYSIS] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Vladimir Putin demands Russian women have &#8216;eight more children'[COMMENT] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Experts predict exact date Putin will make his next presidential move[INSIGHT] <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/78\/590x\/secondary\/Ukraine-intense-artillery-fire-on-Russia-position-5092920.jpg?r=1701344920713\"><\/p>\n<p>After nearly two years, fighting between Russia and Ukraine has bogged down, with neither able to make significant gains.<\/p>\n<p>Ukrainian officials said recently that Russian forces have ramped up attacks in eastern Ukraine in an attempt to gain ground near Avdiivka and around Bakhmut.<\/p>\n<p>Avdiivka has witnessed fierce battles in recent months as it is a gateway to parts of the Donetsk region still under Ukrainian control.<\/p>\n<p>The Ukrainian General Staff said Sunday morning that Kyiv\u2019s forces beat back Russian assaults to the northeast, west and southwest of Avdiivka over the previous 24 hours, as Moscow&#8217;s troops strain to encircle the city.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/world\/1840714\/Putin-general-Vladimir-Zavadsky-blown-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>A decorated Russian general killed earlier this week could have been blown up on a mine another Russian unit placed, it has been claimed. 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