Ukraine war briefing: Drone kills Russian commander just decorated after fake victory claim

The Guardian UK Thursday 17 September 2026, 01:21 UTC By Warren Murray and agencies 1 min read

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Maj Gen Anton Grunis was praised by Vladimir Putin for purported capture of Kostiantynivka; UK names intel officer who died in Ukraine road crash. What we know on day 1,667 Continue reading...

Maj Gen Anton Grunis was praised by Vladimir Putin for purported capture of Kostiantynivka; UK names intel officer who died in Ukraine road crash. What we know on day 1,667

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