Russian commander linked to memorial service attack in Kharkiv region dies — GUR Ukrainian intelligence previously claimed that an explosion occurred on January 3 in Shuya, Ivanovo region, injuring 30-year-old Battery Commander of the 112th Rocket Brigade under the 1st Tank Army, identified as Konstantin Nagayko. He was reportedly on duty at his military unit at the time. Today, the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine announced that Nagayko has allegedly died. “The GUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reminds everyone that every war crime against the Ukrainian people will face just retribution!” the agency stated. There has been no confirmation from Russian sources. On October 5, 2023, the Russian army launched a missile strike on a cafe in the village of Hroza in the Kharkiv region during a memorial service, killing 59 people. The GUR says Nagayko was involved in that attack.