The commander of the Russian army in Ukraine disappeared: who replaced the “Syrian butcher”

Another personnel reshuffle took place in the command of the Russian army.

This is reported by “Today”, referring to the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

Thus, Alexander Dvornikov, acting responsible for the war in Ukraine, was removed from his post. He will be replaced by General of the Army Sergei Surovikin, head of the Aerospace Forces.

“Replacing a commander in the midst of major hostilities is a radical step. This indicates serious crises in the Russian high command and, possibly, a “cleansing” by the Kremlin. Such rotations indicate the continued dysfunction of the Kremlin in waging war”analysts write.

The commander of the Russian army in Ukraine disappeared from the front

The Kremlin continues to clean up the ranks of the military command after the failures in Ukraine. Russian General Alexander Dvornikov, who was given command of the war on Ukrainian territory in April, has not appeared at the front for two weeks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed a new commander, General Alexander Dvornikov, in April, in what many saw as recognition that Russia’s original military plan had failed.

Shortly after his appointment, General Dvornikov tried to get disparate air and ground units to coordinate their attacks, according to US officials. But he has not been seen for the past two weeks, leading some officials to wonder if he is still in charge of the war effort.

Who else has lost his shoulder straps?

Command of the Airborne Forces of the Russian Federation: Vladimir Putin dismissed the commander of the Russian Airborne Forces, Colonel General Andrei Serdyukov. He was replaced by Colonel-General Mikhail Teplinskiy, Chief of Staff of the Central Military District.

Earlier we reported that Putin removed the chief of the General Staff.

We also recall why Putin punished Poklonskaya, a supporter of the Russian world.