Controversial Russian General Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike

Major General Pavel Klimenko, linked to alleged torture camps, died during a reconnaissance mission in Ukraine's Donbas region.

Major General Pavel Klimenko was reportedly killed by a Ukrainian drone while riding a motorcycle near the front lines.
Klimenko was notorious for commanding a brigade accused of torturing Russian soldiers and a pro-Kremlin American blogger, Russell Bentley.
Bentley's death, allegedly at a torture camp run by Klimenko's brigade, led to outrage and charges against several Russian soldiers.
Klimenko's death marks the loss of at least the eighth Russian general since the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions and violence in the Donbas region, with intensified attacks reported across Ukraine.