Ukrainian Drones Kill Russian General Decorated by Putin Amid Escalating Attacks

Ukraine claims to have killed a Russian general decorated by Putin in a drone strike, as attacks on infrastructure intensify.

Editorial Desk

September 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kyiv, Ukraine — A Russian major general, recently honored by President Vladimir Putin, was reportedly killed in an Ukrainian drone strike in eastern Ukraine. The incident comes amid heightened military activity and ongoing clashes between the two nations.

The deceased, Major General Anton Grunis, was awarded the ‘Hero of Russia’ title following a claim that he led the capture of Kostiantynivka, a city that independent analysts say remains under contested control. Ukrainian drone commander Robert Brovdi confirmed the general’s death via a Telegram post, stating it occurred on 12 September.

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Russian officials acknowledged the death but provided no further details. Meanwhile, overnight strikes by Russian forces hit Kyiv and Odesa, injuring at least 18 people, including a child. In another development, a Ukrainian drone attack damaged an oil refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia, causing a fire that was later extinguished.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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