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Russian General in Ukraine Dies Amid Controversy and Illness
military2 years ago

Russian General in Ukraine Dies Amid Controversy and Illness

Russian Colonel General Gennady Zhidko, who was relieved of his command in Ukraine after a series of defeats, has died in Moscow after a "long illness," according to an official. Zhidko was heavily involved in the Russian attack on Ukraine but was removed from his post in October 2022. The cause of his death has not been disclosed, leading to speculation of poisoning. Zhidko is not the first Russian commander to die since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Fort Hood Fires Married Colonels After Investigations.
military2 years ago

Fort Hood Fires Married Colonels After Investigations.

Two married colonels at Fort Hood, Texas, have been fired from their respective commands due to separate investigations resulting in a "loss of confidence" in their judgment. Col. Ann Meredith, commander of the 89th Military Police Brigade, was relieved of command on Friday, while her husband, Col. Jon Meredith, was fired from his post as commander of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Calvary Division last month. The Army did not provide further details on the investigations, citing a policy that protects administrative information.