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Mikhail Nagamov, 41, the commander of a sapper regiment, died fighting in Ukraine on April 13, Russian media has reported, without saying where or how exactly he died.
His death is just the latest in a string of high-profile deaths for the Russian military, coming on the heels of seven generals already killed in action since the war began and staggering losses overall.
The killing in action of several Russian generals and senior military figures in Ukraine has revealed the extent of the heavy losses and logistical problems encountered by Moscow's invading army.