That is according to a latest the U.K. Defense Ministry’s Defense Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine.
According to the update, Gen Col Mikhail Teplinsky, commander of Russia’s corps of airborne troops (VDV), was probably one of the few senior Russian generals “widely respected” by the rank-and-file.
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Estimating the situation, the U.K. Defense Ministry’s Defense Intelligence said:
"His recent turbulent career suggests intense tensions between factions within the Russian general staff about Russia’s military approach in Ukraine.
It is unlikely Teplinsky’s remit will be limited to VDV units, but he is highly likely to promote the corps’ traditional role as an elite force.
In recent days, the VDV have resumed a key mission in the battle for Bakhmut, and likely undertaken novel integration with TOS-1A thermobaric rocket launchers in the Kremina sector."
As Defense Express reported earlier, The UK Defense Intelligence Said russia Continues to Spend Significant Resources for Little Success. We also wrote that Armed Protest Against Regime Possible Inside Russia.
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