The Head of Russia"s secretive GRU military intelligence service died in Moscow. Information on death of
Colonel-General Igor Sergun became public only after the President of Russia published a letter of condolence on his webpage.

Igor Sergun was 59 years old. He was appointed as the head of Russia"s secretive GRU military intelligence service and Deputy Head of the general staff , in 2011.
Remains unknown who will replace Igor Sergun.