Ukrainian Drone Commander Claims Killing of Russian General in Donetsk

Ukrainian forces claim to have killed a decorated Russian general in Donetsk, according to a drone commander's statement.

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September 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kyiv, Ukraine — A Ukrainian drone commander has claimed that a high-ranking Russian general was killed in an attack on a command post in the occupied Donetsk region. The alleged strike occurred on September 12, 2026, just weeks after the general received Russia’s top honor for his wartime service.

Robert “Magyar” Brovdi, head of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, stated that Major General Anton Grunis was eliminated during the operation. Grunis had previously been recognized by Russian President Vladimir Putin for leading troops that captured the town of Kostiantynivka, a claim disputed by Ukrainian officials.

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Russian military sources confirmed the death of the decorated general, describing him as a respected officer and patriot. However, no details were provided about the circumstances of his death. The confirmation followed Brovdi’s assertion that a Ukrainian drone targeted Grunis at a command post in the village of Kindrativka, which is under Russian control.

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