A spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy Dmytro Pletenchuk said this on the air of We-Ukraine TV channel. His death forced the russian fleet command to move to Novorossiysk, russia.
"If I were them, I would start to worry, of course. Yes, part of the leadership is likely already in Novorossiysk, and some families of military personnel have actually been forced to move there as well. In fact, both the fleet and personnel are currently serving in Novorossiysk, and I cannot say with certainty where exactly their command staff is. However, if I were his colleague, I would probably start looking around," Pletenchuk said.
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According to the spokesman, the loss of Trankovsky has a significant impact on the enemy, as his position is crucial to the functioning of the entire structure.
"These are senior officers, and given the position this person held, they are essentially the ones who maintain the organizational core of any structure. A chief of staff is a person who manages all processes. The commander makes fateful decisions regarding overall strategy and tactics, while all staff work is the responsibility of the chief of staff. This is an irreplaceable person," the spokesman explained.
He emphasized that it would be difficult to find a replacement for Trankovsky due to the specifics of his work and the level of experience required.
"There may be many people willing to replace the deceased in office, particularly because the chief of staff could become the next commander. But finding people with the appropriate level of training and skills could be a problem.Given that sycophancy and corruption are still prevalent in the russian army, such positions may be filled by individuals who are not highly skilled professionals. That's why any such cases are certainly positive for us," Pletenchuk summarized.
Earlier Defense Express reported that russian occupiers had used abandoned military base in Crimea to disperse forces.
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