Russian Deputy Governor killed in mine explosion in Kursk
Deputy Governor of the Maritime Region, Sergei Yefremov, was killed in the Kursk region. The military vehicle he was in most likely drove over a mine.
Yefremov was leading the "Tiger" volunteer unit in the Kursk region. The Russian news agency Interfax reported that the deputy governor was killed "during the return from a combat mission."
Telegram channels with close ties to Russian services reported that the vehicle Yefremov was in hit a mine in the Kursk region. Another Russian Armed Forces officer was also killed.
The Governor of the Maritime Region, Oleg Kozhemyako, confirmed that Yefremov died on February 2nd at 8:00 PM ET.
"Tiger" unit
Yefremov led the "Tiger" unit, which was formed in the summer of 2022, based on the 155th Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet. In August 2024, this unit was transferred to the Kursk region.
Yefremov has held the position of deputy governor since 2024, during which time he was responsible for the internal politics of the regional government.
