Explosion in Stavropol claims the life of a Russian war veteran
A veteran of the "special military operation" and participant in the regional personnel program 'Time of Heroes,' Zaur Gurciyev, was killed in an explosion. The incident occurred overnight from Wednesday to Thursday in Stavropol, as announced by Vladimir Vladimirov, the governor of Stavropol Krai.
One version being considered is a terrorist attack. According to Russian media, an explosion occurred around midnight on May 27 on Chekhov Street, near building 85/19 in Stavropol. Witnesses reported seeing a man detonate a grenade.
A participant in the war with Ukraine has died
"According to preliminary reports, the building suffered no external damage, though several cars parked nearby were damaged. All city emergency services are currently operating at the site," reported the city mayor that night.
Russia points to Ukraine
Governor Vladimir Vladimirov expressed profound sorrow over the death of Zaur Aleksandrovich Gurciyev, a veteran of the so-called special military operation and a participant in the "Time of Heroes" initiative. He extended condolences to Gurciyev’s loved ones. According to Vladimirov, special and investigative units are currently active at the site, and the investigation is ongoing. All potential scenarios are being examined, including the possibility that the incident was a terrorist attack involving Ukrainian nationalists.
The "Time of Heroes" program is an initiative launched by the Kremlin in March 2024 to transform war veterans from Ukraine into a new administrative elite in Russia. The primary objective of the program is to integrate war veterans into civilian power structures, facilitating their transition to civilian life and fostering loyalty to the regime.
According to information published on the "Time of Heroes" project website, Gurciyev led an air operation during the assault on Mariupol. He reportedly developed his solutions for missile guidance technology, which allegedly significantly increased their accuracy and effectiveness, including during the strike on the Azov supply base.
Assassination near Moscow
On April 24, 2025, in the town of Balashikha near Moscow, the deputy head of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia, Gen. Yaroslav Moskalyk, was killed. A bomb was planted in the car, which was then parked near the general's apartment. As he passed by, the charge was detonated. The military officer was killed on the spot.
