Russia confirms the death of one of its generals after a mine explosion in Ukraine

General Vladimir Zavadsky, deputy commander of the Russian Army Corps, died on Tuesday in Ukraine due to the explosion of a mine placed by his own men, according to the Russian newspaper Lenta.

The Russian Ministry of Defense has not yet commented on the matter, but rumors of the death had been circulating on social networks for several days.. Confirmation of the death was published by the governor of Voronezh, Alexander Gusev, on his Telegram channel.

“A stabbing pain. “Major General Vladimir Zavadsky, deputy commander of the 14th Army Corps of the Northern Fleet, died in the line of duty in a special operations zone,” the governor declared.

In addition, Gusev dedicated some words of praise to him, stating that he is convinced that “the name of Vladimir Zavadsky, a brave officer, a true general and a worthy man, will remain forever in the annals of Russian glory.”

Although the governor did not refer to the details of Zavadsky's death, other Telegram channels, close to the Russian army, reported that the high-ranking general died after a mine explosion far from the front line.

This information suggests that the explosive could have been placed by the Russian forces themselves.. Zavadsky is the seventh Russian general to die since the beginning of the Russian invasion.