Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces (SBS) Robert «Madyar» Brovdi announced the elimination of Russian Major General Anton Grunis. According to him, in a statement published on Telegram and relayed by RBC-Ukraine, the operation was carried out on September 12, 2026, in the occupied part of Donetsk Oblast. Brovdi emphasized that the strike was delivered by the fighters of the 427th Separate SBS Brigade «Rarog», who, according to his statement, not only located the general's position but also "delivered a crushing blow" to his "night lair."

Statement by the SBS Commander

In his address, «Madyar» played on the origins of the surnames: "As a person of Hungarian surname, born in Ukraine and fighting the Birds for the Motherland, I report through my mouth with my voice: General Grunis was eliminated on September 12, 2026, in his night lair in the occupied part of Donetsk Oblast, by the 'rewards' retribution department of the SBS Birds." The commander also recalled Vladimir Putin's words about the general: "A man of Lithuanian surname, born in Kazan, fights brilliantly."

Who is General Grunis and why was he important to Moscow

According to «Madyar», it was precisely after Grunis reported to the Kremlin leader in July 2026 on the complete "capture" of Konstantinovka in Donetsk Oblast that he was awarded the title of Hero of Russia. The SBS commander emphasizes that this report was false — about the "so-called capture" of the city. Thus, in the Ukrainian narrative, Grunis appears as a military commander whose career and awards were tied to inflated reports on the course of combat operations on the Donetsk direction.

Operation of the 427th Brigade «Rarog»

«Madyar» noted that on September 12, 2026, in the occupied part of Donetsk Oblast, the fighters of the 427th Separate SBS Brigade «Rarog» "worked flawlessly," finding the general's coordinates and destroying him at night. The commander thanked the unit: "Thank you for your diligent service and heroic fight, Birds! We will hold. Moscow will fall."

The Seventh Commander Eliminated by the SBS

According to Robert «Madyar» Brovdi, Grunis became the seventh confirmed military commander at the brigade, division, or army level who, according to SBS data, was eliminated by the fighters of the Unmanned Systems Forces. This, as intended by the statement, demonstrates the effectiveness of striking the enemy's command staff with UAVs.

Contradictory Data

It is important that the information about the elimination of General Grunis comes exclusively from the Ukrainian side — from the statement of the SBS commander, relayed by Ukrainian media. The provided sources contain no confirmation or denial from Russian authorities, nor independent verification of the fact and circumstances of the death. Moreover, «Madyar» himself characterizes Grunis's report on the "capture" of Konstantinovka as false ("so-called capture"), while Putin, according to his own quote, publicly praised the general — that is, both sides assess Grunis's role and the course of events in Konstantinovka differently. Until an official comment from Moscow or independent data emerges, the event should be regarded as a one-sided statement.