Russia confirms Major General Anton Grunis has died in Donetsk
Russian sources confirm that Major General Anton Grunis died in Donetsk. Another report says he was killed there and had recently received the title “Hero of Russia.”
What this could mean for you
The death removes a senior Russian military officer from operations connected with the war in Donetsk, although the material does not establish his role or the operational effect.
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The details behind the risk
Russian sources confirmed the death of Major General Anton Grunis. [1][3]
A Romanian report says Grunis was killed in Donetsk. [2]
The same report says he had recently received the title “Hero of Russia.” [2]
Still unclear
The sources do not establish when or how Grunis died.
His command role and the circumstances of the reported killing are unclear.
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