The Russian Defense Ministry carried out a rotation of troop group commanders in the special operations zone. RBC reports this with reference to sources.
“As part of the command staff rotation, the lieutenant general was appointed commander of the Vostok military group Andrei Ivanaevwho now holds the position of first deputy commander of the Eastern Military District, a source close to the Ministry of Defense told RBC, and was confirmed by a source familiar with personnel consultations.
Lieutenant General Alexander Sanchikwho has been acting commander of the Eastern Military District since May 15, 2024, according to RBC sources, commands the Southern group of troops in the southern operational direction.
Former commander of the “South” troop group, colonel general Gennadi Anashkin He will be sent to direct the Military Academy. Gather”, – writes RBC.
According to a Russian Defense Ministry source, the changes occurred as part of a planned rotation, since “even commanders of troop groups need periods of time to change the situation and work activities,” and “the situation can be compare with the staff situation. decisions relating to other commanders.
He noted that Colonel General Alejandro LapinIn 2022, commander of the Central Military District and the Center group, he was appointed chief of the General Staff, first deputy commander-in-chief of the Ground Forces, and now commands the troops of the Leningrad Military District and heads the North. cluster.
how it was transmitted EADailythe commander of the “South” troop group, Gennady Anashkin, was removed from his post. This was reported by military correspondents and military public opinion.
“Several sources confirm the dismissal of Colonel General Gennady Anashkin as commander of the Southern group of troops. It is assumed that the reason was the situation in the northern direction, as well as Anashkin’s reluctance to communicate the true situation to the high command,” wrote, in particular, the military correspondent. Yuri Kotenok.
