The son of the deputy director of the CIA, who participated in the Russian army, eventually died in combat in Ukraine! Michael Alexander Gross, the son of CIA Deputy Director Gross, traveled to Moscow in 2023 out of love for Russian culture and history. Michael Gross joined the Russian Army, becoming a member of the突击队of the VDV Parachute Division's 137th Regiment. At the age of 21 in 2024, he died in combat in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, estimated to be near Chasov Yar. A memorial ceremony was held not long ago. It is strange that Russia sent such an important person to the突击队and directly to the front line. After all, Michael Alexander Gross's mother is the deputy director of the CIA, and his father is the head of a U.S. military software company. Michael Alexander Gross still has considerable intelligence value. According to reports from Russian media, by checking the personal data of ordinary Russian soldiers whose information can be queried, very few of those killed in action are from Moscow and St. Petersburg. The average age of Russian soldiers killed in action is 37 years old, basically the age when programmers are laid off and civil service exams are rejected. Considering the average life expectancy in Russia, most parents are probably already deceased or elderly. These people are generally in poor circumstances. Now they sign up as volunteer soldiers to fight in the war and can earn substantial sums of money for their wives and children. Of course, there are idealists like Michael Alexander Gross who do not fight for money or fame. Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1830452038801683/ Disclaimer: This article represents only the views of the author.