Oleg Tsokov
Олег Цоков
🇷🇺 RussiaKIA
Role
Deputy Commander of the Southern Military District
Rank
Lieutenant General
War Period
2022 – 2023
Lieutenant General Oleg Tsokov was a deputy commander of Russia's Southern Military District and one of the most senior Russian officers killed during the war. He was reported killed in July 2023 in a Ukrainian strike on a command post in the Russian-occupied town of Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, in which Ukraine claimed to have used a Storm Shadow cruise missile.
Key Operations
- —Southern Military District operations in southern Ukraine (2022–2023)
- —Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk direction command duties
Notable
Tsokov's death in a precision strike on a rear command post in Berdiansk in July 2023 was cited as evidence of Ukraine's growing ability to target senior Russian leadership deep behind the front line.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Oleg Tsokov?
Lieutenant General Oleg Tsokov was a deputy commander of Russia's Southern Military District and one of the most senior Russian officers killed during the war. He was reported killed in July 2023 in a Ukrainian strike on a command post in the Russian-occupied town of Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, in which Ukraine claimed to have used a Storm Shadow cruise missile.
What is Oleg Tsokov's role in the Ukraine war?
Oleg Tsokov (Lieutenant General) served as Deputy Commander of the Southern Military District on the Russia side. Service period: 2022 – 2023. Current status: KIA.
What key operations was Oleg Tsokov involved in?
Southern Military District operations in southern Ukraine (2022–2023). Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk direction command duties.
What is notable about Oleg Tsokov in the context of the Ukraine war?
Tsokov's death in a precision strike on a rear command post in Berdiansk in July 2023 was cited as evidence of Ukraine's growing ability to target senior Russian leadership deep behind the front line.
Is Oleg Tsokov still active in the Ukraine war?
Oleg Tsokov's current status is: KIA. They served during 2022 – 2023.