Title: Another Russian Officer Named in Fatal Strike on Command Post in Ukraine
A Ukrainian network has revealed the identity of yet another high-ranking Russian military officer killed in an attack on a command post. The latest casualty, Major Ali Tzurov, was a deputy chief of staff in the 104th Guards Airborne Regiment of the Russian Army’s 76th Division.
The strike, which took place on December 30, 2024, in the city of Lgov, successfully targeted the command point of Russian military leaders. Tzurov, a 35-year-old native of Ingushetia, was eliminated in the unexpected assault. Ukrainian sources, citing military intelligence, report that Storm Shadow missiles were responsible for the incident.
A significant figure in the Russian military, Tzurov joined the armed forces on a contract basis after completing his compulsory service. He served as the deputy chief of staff for the 104th Guards Airborne Regiment, which is based in Pskov, Russia. Tzurov’s military prowess and strategic acumen were evidently demonstrated on December 30, as he found himself at the epicenter of the Ukrainian attack.
Tributes poured in on social media following Tzurov’s death, with colleagues and friends alike acknowledging his commitment to duty and sound decision-making. His funeral was held in Ingushetia on January 5, with local authorities confirming his death without disclosing specific details about the strike.
This incident comes as part of a string of setbacks for the Russian military in Lgov. Earlier, two other officers from the same 76th Division were identified as casualties of the Ukrainian strike: Colonel Valery Terechenko and Lieutenant Colonel Pavel Malecký. The Ukrainian attack on Lgov underscores the ability of Ukrainian forces to reach deep into Russian-held territory, posing a significant threat to Russian military leadership.
