MOSCOW, KOMPAS.TV – Russian President Vladimir Putin changes commanders in the attack on Ukraine.
Putin reportedly installed General Alexander Dvornikov as the senior leader in the invasion of Ukraine.
Dvornikov previously led the Russian offensive in Syria.
A source from BBC describe the change in leadership.
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“The current commander has a lot of experience regarding Russian operations in Syria,” the source said.
“So we expect, overall there will be an increase in control and command,” he added.
This change is believed to be because Putin wants the success of the attack on Ukraine to be on target, namely on May 9.
The source revealed that the change in command was made by Putin to improve coordination between the various units.
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