Denis Kapustin, commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps, was killed on December 26 in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine.
Death of Denis Kapustin
Ukrainian Pravda reported on Saturday, 26 December that Denis Kapustin, the commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps, had died. The corps’ headquarters confirmed the loss of its long‑time leader, who had served since its founding.
About the Russian Volunteer Corps
The Russian Volunteer Corps is a military unit formed in 2022 composed mainly of Russian volunteers who oppose Putin’s regime and fight alongside Ukraine. Its ranks include former soldiers and Russians seeking to topple Kremlin rule and establish a free Russia.
Russian Night Attack
On the night from Friday to Saturday, Russia launched a coordinated assault on Ukrainian cities, deploying nearly 500 combat drones and over 40 ballistic missiles. The attack targeted civilian objects and energy infrastructure in Kyiv, causing widespread power and heat outages.
Ukraine’s Response
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the night attack as a Kremlin response to calls for ending the war. He urged the United States and European nations to increase pressure on Moscow and continue supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
