**Russian Military Commander Buried, Cause of Death Remains a Secret**
In a development that has sparked new concerns about the war in Ukraine, Russian authorities have confirmed that Colonel Sergei Ilyin, commander of Russia’s 155th Marine Brigade, has been buried. However, the cause of his death remains unknown.
This news comes after speculation that Ilyin was among the Russian military personnel killed when Ukrainian forces attacked the 155th Brigade’s command post in Korenevo, Russia’s Kursk Oblast on July 2. The attack was part of a larger cross-border incursion by Ukraine into Russian territory, which began in August 2024.
**Multiple Russian Military Officials Killed in the Attack**
According to reports, Russian Major General Mikhail Gudkov, a deputy head of the Russian Navy, was also killed in the same attack. Milbloggers claim that a total of 22 people were killed as a result of the Ukrainian HIMARS strike on the command post.
The attack has been met with silence from Kyiv, which has accused the 155th Separate Marine Brigade of committing numerous war crimes in Ukraine. The brigade is said to be responsible for executing prisoners of war and humiliating captured Ukrainian soldiers, among other atrocities.
**Widespread Criticism of Russian Military**
This incident highlights the growing criticism of Russia’s military leadership in the wake of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. A number of high-ranking military officials have been killed throughout the conflict, both on the front lines and in the rear. The BBC has identified 10 generals and 524 lieutenant colonels and colonels who have lost their lives during the invasion.
**Ukraine’s Military Gains**
Despite Russia’s efforts to retake lost territory, Ukraine claims it has inflicted significant losses on Russian forces in the Kursk Oblast. According to Ukrainian estimates, over 63,000 Russian troops have been killed or wounded, including over 25,600 fatalities and 971 captured.
As the conflict continues to escalate, questions are being raised about the effectiveness of Russia’s military leadership and the consequences of its actions on the battlefield.
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