Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Ivan Pechorin, a Russian energy executive, has died under mysterious circumstances as he reportedly fell from a speeding boat on Saturday night. A report by CNN mentioned that he was found dead in Vladivostok. Pechorin was the top manager for the Corporation for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic. ALSO READ | Ukraine says it shot down Iranian-made drone used by Russia in Kharkiv - see pictures A statement from the company published Monday read: "On September 12, 2022, it became known about the tragic death of our colleague, Ivan Pechorin, Managing Director for the Aviation Industry of the Corporation for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic." "Ivan's death is an irreparable loss for friends and colleagues, a great loss for the corporation. We offer our sincere condolences to family and friends," it further added. ALSO READ | Ukraine aims to free all Russian-occupied areas after recapturing 8,000 sqkm WATCH | 203 days of Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian forces provide aid to residents of recaptured cities × Citing the administration of Vladivostok, the Russian state media outlet RIA Novosti reported that Ivan's body was found near the village of Beregovoe. Local media reports mentioned that Pechorin drowned on September 10 near Cape Ignatyev in Vladivostok. Ivan Pechorin is at least the ninth on the list of prominent Russian businessmen, who have reportedly died by suicide or under unexplained circumstances, since late January. Among those, six were associated with Russia's two largest energy companies. Recently, Lukoil's chairman Ravil Maganov had died. In the first week of September, reports emerged that Maganov died after falling out of the window of a hospital in Moscow. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Who is Ivan Pechorin? Another Russian businessman dies under mysterious circumstances

Russian energy executive 'falls from boat' in latest mystery death.

Russian energy executive 'falls from boat' in latest mystery death

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Who is Ivan Pechorin? Another Russian businessman dies under mysterious circumstances

Russian energy executive 'falls from boat' in latest mystery death