Putin’s elite commander of bloodthirsty brigade accused of horror war crimes and massacres wiped out in Ukraine strike

Sun UK ^ | 7/11/2025 | James Moules

[marcusmaximus]

VLADIMIR Putin's brutal war machine was dealt another blow today as Moscow confirmed the death of another top Russian military chief.

Russian authorities have confirmed the death of Colonel Sergei Ilyin, commander of Russia's notorious 155th Marine Brigade.

Telegram news channel Astra reported the Colonel's death on Friday, citing a now-deleted post from officials, the Moscow Times has reported.

Ilyin had died "during the special military operation" according to a post attributed to the Urmarsky district administration.

"Special military operation" is the euphemism used by Kremlin authorities when referring to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

It follows speculation that the Colonel was among the Russian military figures killed during Ukrainian attacks in Korenevo in Russia's Kursk Oblast on July 2.

The 155th Separate Marine Brigade has been accused by Kyiv of committing numerous war crimes in Ukraine.

Its members have been linked to crimes during the occupation of Bucha, Irpin, and Hostomel in the full-scale invasion's early days.

[Reverend Wright]

https://www.forcesnews.com/services/tri-service/george-ii-last-british-monarch-lead-his-troops-battle

[tlozo]

Richard 3 led a charge against the enemy, actually fought in his battle, and died.

George 2 didn't actually himself fight in the battle. He didn't lead his army in battle, he stayed in the rear during the fighting.