Russian Colonel Arman Ospanov was tragically killed after stepping on a mine while visiting the 104th Guards Air Assault Division near Kozachi Laheri in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine. The news was reported by British media outlet Evening Standard, with confirmation coming from Russian Telegram channels and the social media accounts of Anton Gerashchenko, an advisor to the Minister of the Interior of Ukraine.
The death of a high-ranking Russian military officer is a somber reminder of the toll the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is taking on Russian military personnel. Colonel Ospanov, who was the head of the armored service of the Russian Airborne Forces, was visiting the division to boost troop morale when the tragic incident occurred.
The loss of Colonel Ospanov is yet another blow to the Russian military, highlighting the dangers that its personnel face in the conflict in Ukraine. The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the risks and sacrifices made by military personnel on the front lines. The death of Colonel Ospanov is a stark reminder of the cost of war and the toll it takes on the lives of those who serve their countries.