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Russia has reportedly replaced one of its top logistical generals following several setbacks in the invasion of Ukraine that began in February.
Army General Dmitry Bulgakov, 67, was relieved of his post and replaced on Saturday by Colonel General Mikhail Mizintsev, 60, The AFP reportedadding that it is not clear to which position Bulgakov was reassigned.
Mizintsev is known in the region as the “Butcher of Mariupol” for his role in the capture of the Ukrainian city earlier this year.
The move comes as a successful counter-offensive by Ukrainian troops repelled the Russian forces in the northeastern region of Kharkiv.
RUSSIA TARGETS DAMS WHILE UKRAINIAN TROOPS PUSH SOUTH
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on the country’s transport industry via a video link in Sochi, Russia on May 24, 2022.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced in a seven-minute speech this week that he was launching a “partial mobilization” of new troops by enlisting all combat-capable reservists and veterans.
“Citizens who are currently in the reserve will be subject to draft,” he said early Wednesday. “And above all, those who have served in the armed forces have some military specialization and relevant experience.”
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In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office on July 8, 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a meeting with military officials during his visit to the war-affected Dnipropetrovsk region.
(Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP, File)
According to a senior Ukrainian defense ministry official, Russia experienced high personnel losses during the counter-offensive, losing “nine to ten” Russian soldiers for every Ukrainian, although the death toll during the war was not properly verified. independent of Fox News Digital.
Western defense officials said the retreat meant Russia’s inability not only to rearm its forces but to add men back to the ranks.
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A Russian tank and a destroyed bridge were seen on September 20, 2022 in Izium, Ukraine. Izium has been occupied by the Russians since April 1, causing severe destruction and death in the small town.
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Reports have since emerged suggesting there was a breakdown of command and control into the ranks of Russia as it withdrew from Kharkiv, prompting its soldiers to abandon not only military equipment but their own troops.
But Western officials said it’s too early to tell whether Ukraine’s ability to regain some 3,300 square miles will be a game changer or whether Russia has another operational ploy in the seasoned sleeve.
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Fox News’ Caitlin McFall contributed to this report.
