What Happen To Russian Major General Andrei Sukhovetskiy? Andrei Sukhovetskiy is the first high-ranking officer to die as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. How did he pass away?
Sukhovetskiy was a Russian Major General who fought in the Syrian, Abkhazian, and North Caucasus battles. Because of his role in the annexation of Crimea, he was a well-liked officer.
On Wednesday, Ukraine forces killed a Russian Major General, dealing a setback to the invading military. According to the Ukrainian president, Russia has lost almost 9000 soldiers so far.
What Happened To Andrei Sukhovetskiy? Death Details Revealed
Andrei Sukhovetskiy is a high-ranking military figure who has been killed in the war in Ukraine on March 2, 2022. The Ukrainian news outlets announced that he has been killed. The local news outlets and Russian media also reported the news of his death.
Sukhovetskiy was a Spetsnaz commander and a deputy commander of the 41st Combined Arms Army of the Central Military District. Some of his colleagues and other high-ranking military officials have also posted about his death.
#Russian major general Andrei Sukhovetskiy has been killed in #Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/woTZkdX4y0
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) March 3, 2022
Sergei Chipilev, the deputy of the Russian veteran’s group, Combat Brotherhood also wrote about Andrei’s death of VKontakte, the Russian version of Facebook reports News Week.
The post read that Major General passed away on the territory of Ukraine. Sergei did not specify any of the circumstances but did say that he passed away during the special operation.
The news has since been confirmed by the Russian Paratroopers Union spokesperson.
Russia Major General Andrei Sukhovetskiy Gets Killed Amid War Against Ukraine
The executive director of fact-checking website Bellingcat, Christo Grozev, tweeted about Andrei Sukhovetsky’s death. He added that the demise of the Major General will be a huge demotivator for the Russian forces.
! Ukrainian armed forces announced that they have killed maj. gen. Andrey Sukhovetskiy, a Spetsnaz commander and deputy chief of the 41 Army in Novosibirsk. This appears confirmed by a spokesperson of the Russian Paratroopers Union. If confirmed, major demotivator for RU.
— Christo Grozev (@christogrozev) March 3, 2022
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Russia has already lost 9000 soldiers amid the war.
Sukhovetsky had been working in the latest role since October 2021. His death is the first high-ranking officer in the Russian ranks in Ukraine, reports Republic World.
Who Is Andrei Sukhovetskiy Wife?
Andrei Sukhovetsky was living in Novosibirsk, Russia, with his wife and family. His full name is Andrei Aleksandrovich Sukhovetsky.
He had previously commanded the 7th Airborne Assault Division for three years in Novorossiysk. Andrei had also participated in Victory Parade on Red Square. The Major General got awarded two Orders of Courage.
The details about Sukhovetsky’s net worth are yet to be announced to the media.
