Amid mounting losses and escalating panic among russian forces in Syria, the Kremlin has dismissed General Sergey Kisel, commander of its military contingent in the country. This development, reported by the Defense Intelligence the Ministry of Defense, underscores the growing challenges facing russian operations in the region.
General Kisel, previously relieved of his duties during russia’s invasion of Ukraine due to poor military performance, had been reassigned to Syria. His tenure there has now ended in a similar fashion, highlighting ongoing issues within russia’s military command structure.
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To stabilize its position and bolster support for Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Moscow has appointed General Aleksandr Chaiko as new commander. Aleksandr Chaiko, who previously led russian forces in Syria from 2017 to 2019, brings experience in the region. Alongside him, Admiral Aleksandr Moiseyev, commander of the russian Navy, has been observed at the naval base in Tartus, signaling a broader leadership reshuffle.
The changes come as russian forces face severe setbacks. After three days of successful offensives by pro-Turkish forces, russian troops have sustained heavy losses, with some units now encircled. Reports indicate hundreds of russian personnel are missing in action, compounding the Kremlin’s woes in Syria.
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