Russian President Vladimir Putin leads a cabinet meeting via videoconference at the Kremlin in Moscow, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Vladimir Putin has reportedly lost 16 Russian generals in battle since declaring war on Ukraine, according to the UK.

The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) claimed this loss has subsequently undermined command and control in some parts of the army.

The MoD also noted in its latest update on X that two senior generals have died so far in 2025 and five in the last 12 months alone.

The MoD said: “The loss of so many high-ranking officers is likely to have had the effect of undermining command and control in parts of the Russian Armed Forces.

“This has likely contributed to Russian tactical and operational difficulties during the conflict.”

The MoD confirmed that Major General Mikhail Gudkov was the latest to be killed in battle after a Ukrainian strike on a Russian command post.

He died on July 2 in the........

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