Who Was Alexander Bespalov? Russia’s Ninth Colonel Killed In Ukraine

Russia’s military Colonel, Alexander Bespalov died on April 8, 2022, the ninth colonel killed in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Alexander Bespalov is the latest senior officer to be lost by Vladimir Putin’s army in their invasion of Ukraine.

Alexander Bespalov was a tank commander.

Alexander Bespalov’s death comes after Ukraine said it had killed Colonel Denis Kurilo, who was commander of the 200th motorised rifle brigade, in fighting near Kharkiv.

And according to information available on Russia’s 74.RU news website, Alexander Bespalov was the commander of the 59th Tank Guards Tank Regiment.

Russian troops have been moving back this week exposing apparent atrocities while seeming to reorganise its attack on the east of Ukraine.

Amid the horrific loss of life, the heavy number of deaths by the invading Russian forces has also been exposed with claims that it could be as high as 19,000 killed.

Many Russian soldiers’ bodies have been left where they have fallen with no attempt to repatriate them home.