A Russian general in charge of forces fighting in southern Ukraine was relieved of his duties after speaking out about the problems faced by his troops.
A Russian general in charge of forces fighting in southern Ukraine has been relieved of his duties after speaking out about the problems faced by his troops in a move that reflected new fissures in the Russian military command following a brief rebellion by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin. Popov said that the military leadership was angered by his frank talk about the challenges faced by his forces, particularly the shortage of radars tracking enemy artillery, which resulted in massive Russian casualties.
A top Russian general says he has been removed from his post in Ukraine after telling military chiefs the truth about the dire situation on the front line.