# Ukraine war latest: Russian general killed in occupied Donetsk Oblast, military says

https://mins.news/en/item/61515

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-16 18:47 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-russian-general-eliminated-in-occupied-part-of-donetsk-oblast-military-says/

> Ukraine’s military says Russian Major General Anton Grunis, commander of the 4th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade, was killed in a Sept. 12 Ukrainian drone strike in occupied Donetsk Oblast; a Russian official also confirmed his death. Partisans separately claimed sabotage disrupted power at a Voronezh plant making components for Russian missiles and air defenses. A Gradus poll found 40% of Ukrainians would relocate if conditions worsen significantly this winter.

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