Russian Offensive24 February 2022
Oversees Russian military operations during the invasion's opening phase.
Historical person
Sergei Shoigu Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Sergei Shoigu, based on 7 World History Database records associated with Russia.
7 records2022–20247 events3 places
Chronological biography
2022
Loss of Moskva14 April 2022
Faces the loss of the Black Sea Fleet flagship Moskva after Ukrainian missile strikes
Mariupol Claimed Captured21 April 2022
Reports Mariupol largely captured while Azovstal still resists.
Olenivka Prison Explosion29 July 2022
Explosion kills Ukrainian prisoners of war at Olenivka prison.
2023
Kakhovka Accusations6 June 2023
Russia denies Ukrainian accusations over the Kakhovka dam destruction.
2024
Avdiivka Captured17 February 2024
Russia claims capture of Avdiivka after Ukrainian withdrawal.
Security Council Appointment12 May 2024
Is moved from defense minister to Security Council secretary.
Titles and roles
Defense Minister · Former Defense Minister · Defense Minister · Minister of Defense of Russia · Minister · Minister of Defense
Record provenance
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