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Third Russian general killed as Ukrainian resistance frustrates Putin’s forces
Evening Standard ^ | March 11, 2022

Posted on 03/11/2022 10:57:48 AM PST by Renfrew

A third Russian major general has been killed as the Ukrainian resistance continues to frustrate Vladimir Putin's invasion.

The death of Major General Andrei Kolesnikov of the 29th Combined Arms Army is another blow to Russian forces who have been plagued by tactical errors and surprised by the Ukrainian fighting spirit

It follows the killings of Maj Gen Vitaly Gerasimov, chief of staff of the 41st Army, who died outside Kharkiv, along with other senior officers and Maj Gen Andrei Sukhovetsky.

(Excerpt) Read more at standard.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Russia
KEYWORDS: russia
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1 posted on 03/11/2022 10:57:48 AM PST by Renfrew
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To: Renfrew

3rd, but likely not the last.


2 posted on 03/11/2022 11:00:25 AM PST by BeauBo
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To: Renfrew

Are they really generals or is it like a bank or financial firm where you start out as a senior vice president.


3 posted on 03/11/2022 11:00:27 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: Renfrew

A 3 star general. pretty good hunting.


4 posted on 03/11/2022 11:01:52 AM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (Let's go Brandon)
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To: Renfrew

I don’t know if this is true or not. But why should I trust this story? There is so much fake news out there.


5 posted on 03/11/2022 11:03:19 AM PST by Revel
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To: 1Old Pro

Good question. How is a Maj.General rank different in Russian military?

Even if it doesn’t change the strategic game much, it seems like it ought to demoralize the ranks some if your generals are getting taken out.


6 posted on 03/11/2022 11:03:21 AM PST by z3n (Kakistocracy)
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To: Renfrew

If it’s true, and that’s an if for now. Can you imagine three US Generals killed in ANY operation? Our pussified MBA generals “lead” from a bunker two time zones away.


7 posted on 03/11/2022 11:04:07 AM PST by DesertRhino (Dogs are called man's best friend. Moslems hate dogs. Add it up..)
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To: Renfrew

Smart shooting. Always target THE ONES WHO GIVE THE ORDERS.


8 posted on 03/11/2022 11:04:10 AM PST by JimRed (TERM LIMITS, NOW! Militia to the border! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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To: Renfrew

I would imagine some well long distance shooters, Javelins and drones could absolutely wreak havoc on them Russians.


9 posted on 03/11/2022 11:04:53 AM PST by qaz123
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To: Renfrew

Sorta almost me think if could be maybe friendly fire...from the “I WANT TO GO HOME” crowd


10 posted on 03/11/2022 11:05:46 AM PST by DOC44 (ro)
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To: Renfrew
Russian Major General Andrei Kolesnikov has been killed during the invasion of Ukraine
11 posted on 03/11/2022 11:06:25 AM PST by tlozo
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To: tlozo

“Killin’ Generals could get to be a habit with me!”


12 posted on 03/11/2022 11:06:53 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: z3n

“it ought to demoralize the ranks some if your generals are getting taken out.”

Depends a bit on how liked the general is.

Some of these may be their own side going “sir, could you please come over here and look up at that drone in the distance.”


13 posted on 03/11/2022 11:07:18 AM PST by Renfrew
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To: Revel

The Russians admitted the previous two, and I’m guessing they’ll admit this one as well.


14 posted on 03/11/2022 11:07:50 AM PST by Mr. Mojo
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To: Revel

Because the Ghost of Kyiv did it...


15 posted on 03/11/2022 11:08:04 AM PST by EEGator
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To: Renfrew

Good to see that some Generals have some skin in the game.

Now, add in some politicians. It will make them think a bit more before deciding upon courses of action.


16 posted on 03/11/2022 11:08:39 AM PST by glorgau
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

I think the question is not whether he is dead but who killed him.


17 posted on 03/11/2022 11:08:55 AM PST by Mouton (The enemy of the people is the media )
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To: BeauBo
3rd, but likely not the last.

Given the apparent lack of progress taking Kviv, I wonder how many Generals Putin is going to kill...

18 posted on 03/11/2022 11:08:57 AM PST by Yo-Yo (Is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
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Another dead Russian General...

... You hate to see it.


19 posted on 03/11/2022 11:09:15 AM PST by rbmillerjr (Defeating China is impossible without understanding that Russia is our enemy)
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To: Renfrew
really?
20 posted on 03/11/2022 11:09:17 AM PST by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
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