Alexandr Yakushov

Alexandr Yakushov was a Soviet general known for his role during the occupation of the Danish island of Bornholm at the end of World War II. He led Soviet forces that occupied the island in May 1945 following the German surrender, amidst tensions with the local population and concerns from the international community regarding the Soviet presence. His leadership during this critical time was marked by efforts to separate Soviet soldiers from the local Danish inhabitants, as the island faced a significant humanitarian and political crisis.