# Russian general killed in occupied Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine's drone forces say

https://mins.news/en/item/60695

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-16 09:58 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-general-killed-in-occupied-donetsk-oblast-ukraines-drone-forces-say-2/

> Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces said Russian Maj. Gen. Anton Grunis, commander of the 4th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade, was killed in a Ukrainian drone strike in occupied Donetsk Oblast on Sept. 12. A Russian special forces commander also confirmed his death, but The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the circumstances.

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