Ukraine's Targeted Strikes Take Out Top Russian Military Brass

Ukrainian strikes have killed numerous top Russian generals and commanders during the war, including reportedly the head of Russia's Black Sea Fleet.
Eliminating senior leaders disrupts Russia's command structure, planning, and ability to conduct operations.
High profile casualties include the commanders of elite airborne units and a separatist militia leader.
Russia has lost generals within weeks of the invasion beginning.
Ukraine's strikes on commanders are part of a sophisticated strategy to degrade Russia's military capabilities.

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