Russia’s ‘best paratroop commander’ killed in Ukraine as two more colonels die

TWO more Russian colonels have been killed in Ukraine — including the country’s “best paratroop commander”. Lt-Col Alexander Dosyagayev, 34, led an airborne battalion of the 104th paratroop regiment. Lt-Col Alexander Dosyagayev, 34, led an airborne battalion of the 104th paratroop regiment Some of his troops were said to have been in Bucha — scene of rape and torture atrocities. His battalion, based in Pskov, was recognised as the best in Russia during checks on combat training and discipline. The other dead commander is Col Vladimir Ivanov, 41 — who served in the Russian defence ministry’s department in charge of propaganda. He and Dosyagayev are the 47th and 48th colonels known to have died fighting in Ukraine. Read more on Ukraine SEVERE ILLNESS Putin's 'rapid cancer' means he has just 'years to live' says Russian spy JUDGEMENT DAY Russia's terrifying 'Terminator' tanks pictured in combat for first time Ten generals are thought to have been killed. It is likely that the true toll is actually higher. Russian officials have not revealed details of those killed in action in Ukraine. Most read in The Sun future plans Roman Kemp reveals plans to quit showbiz after terrifying diagnosis TOTAL FLIGHTMARE Chaos as flights cancelled after 8-hour wait and holidays ruined via TEXT CRASH HORROR Passenger plane carrying 22 people CRASHES just minutes after take off ISLAND PIONEER Dancer Natasha Ghouri will be Love Island's first ever deaf contestant ENDER NIGHT TOGETHER Max Bowden leaves co-star Shona McGarty's home after spending night FAN CLUB Jack Grealish parties with reality star in Ibiza as he celebrates winning Prem