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Vladimir Putin reshuffles Russian military leadership to optimize logistics and drone warfare during Ukraine invasion

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a major reorganization of the Russian military's top leadership to better address the lessons learned during the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The administration announced the appointment of Colonel General Denis Lyamin to head the newly established Unmanned Systems Forces, a move intended to replace previous leadership and streamline drone warfare operations. Additionally, Vladimir Putin appointed Colonel General Valery Solodchuk as Deputy Defense Minister for logistics, unifying supply and transportation operations under a single role. To maintain momentum in eastern and southern Ukraine, Vladimir Putin named Colonel General Andrei Ivanayev as commander of the "Center" group of forces, tasked with the critical mission of capturing the Donetsk region. Simultaneously, Lieutenant General Pyotr Bolgarev was appointed commander of the "East" group of forces, a role he previously held as Chief of Staff under Ivanayev. The administration announced that these changes aim to refine the Defense Ministry's structure to keep pace with the demands of the special military operation, ensuring that frontline commanders with combat experience lead key logistical and operational roles.

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