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Russian officer killed in occupied Donetsk

7 sourcesPublished 08/09/2026, 14:12 · Updated 09/09/2026, 14:25

A Russian lieutenant colonel, Denis Pavlov, was killed in a missile strike on command posts in occupied Donetsk. His death was confirmed in Russian obituaries, stating he died on August 26, 2026. Pavlov had participated in the occupation war against Ukraine since 2022.

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Killed lieutenant colonel Denis Pavlov
Missile strike in Donetsk
Date of death: August 26, 2026
Pavlov awarded Order of Courage
Participated in the war since 2022

Denis Pavlov · Donetsk · Russian army

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