Alexei Sharov is the commander of the 810th Guards Separate Order of Zhukov Brigade in the Russian Marines.
According to Daily Mail, as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its second month, the Ukrainian armed forces have shared the news that Vladimir Putin’s Army has lost another commander. He is the 15th of Putin’s senior military officers to be killed.
Sergey Bratchuk, a spokesperson for the Odessa military administration, confirmed the death in a Telegram post. People on social media are rooting up for the Ukrainian people.
Who Is Alexei Sharov?
Alexei Sharov is the Colonel of the Russian military who commanded the 810th Guards Separate Order of Zhukov Brigade in Marines. He was reportedly killed in the southern city of Mariupol.
He is the fifth colonel to die in the invasion. Thus, his demise brought the total number of Russian military leaders killed to 15. However, many sources have claimed that the number could be as high as 20.
Putin has rarely acknowledged any death of his generals. Thus, Moscow has remained tight-lipped regarding the actual number of casualties from the Russian Army.
Additionally, Alexei’s death news was announced following the killing of Colonel Nikolay Ovcharenko, Commander of the 45th Engineering Regiment.
Moreover, President Zelensky said that 100,000 people have been trapped in the city, which is surrounded and under daily shelling, in “inhumane conditions.” He added that people live in a complete blockade, no food, no water, no medicine, under constant shelling.
Russian Colonel Killed In Mariupol Ideantifed As Alexei Sharov
The Russian Colonel Killed in Maripoul is identified as Alexei Sharov. Anatoliy Stefan, a Ukrainian army officer, tweeted about the death news.
The number of death of higher-ups of the Russian military has gone to 15, but there are doubts that the number ould be more because Russia has remained secretive about the casualties.
Putin has only confirmed the news of one general to date. But, the Ukrainian Army has been giving updates on the casualties from Russia’s side.
Russian General Deaths Continue As Alexei Sharov Becomes 15th To Be Killed
Russian General deaths continue as Alexei Sharov adds up in the list of casualties. However, Putin has not said any words regarding it in the media.
His military continues to lose its commander, and the country is suffering the worst loss of military leaders.