Russian Deputy Governor Killed by Landmine in Ukraine Conflict

Sergey Efremov, the highest-ranking Russian official to die in the war, was leading a volunteer unit in the Kursk region when his vehicle struck a landmine.

• Sergey Efremov, deputy governor of Russia’s Primorsky Krai, was killed while returning from a combat mission in the Kursk region.
• Efremov, 51, was leading the volunteer unit 'Tigers,' which he founded in 2022 to support Russia's military efforts in Ukraine.
• He reportedly died alongside another officer when their vehicle hit a landmine, though Moscow has yet to officially confirm his death.
• Efremov’s death marks a significant moment as senior Russian officials have typically avoided direct combat roles during the conflict.
• Russian officials and pro-war figures described Efremov as a hero, highlighting his leadership and dedication to the war effort.

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