Vladimir Putin is being accused of "coup-proofing" his military to secure his regime, fueling speculation about the Russian president losing control over his inner circle.
Pro-war Russian bloggers are complaining of poor Russian morale and personnel failures after Ukrainian troops made gains in Urozhaine, Donetsk Oblast, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote in its Aug. 13 report.
Major-General Vladimir Kupriyanuk was appointed Chief of the Central Intelligence Office, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces. His predecessor Major-General Ruslan Kosygin was released from active duty due to his age. He retained the right to wear military uniform and insignia.
The army recaptured the village of Staromaiorske on the southern front in a major breakthrough for President Volodymyr Zelensky - who posted a video of his forces celebrating the attack.