https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-general-who-oversaw-capture-of-ukraine-s-kostiantynivka-diesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-general-who-oversaw-capture-of-ukraine-s-kostiantynivka-dieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-general-who-oversaw-capture-of-ukraine-s-kostiantynivka-dies#u73332Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:21:21 +0000Ukrainian drone forces killed a decorated Russian general in the occupied portion of Donetsk Oblast. The general previously oversaw the capture of Kostiantynivka and received decorations from Vladimir Putin. Reports indicate the strike targeted a headquarters in Donetsk. While multiple sources confirm the death of a high-profile general, specific identification of the officer remains fragmented across reports. The operation marks another successful Ukrainian strike against senior Russian military leadership operating within occupied territories.Why it mattersThe loss of senior commanders disru