Moscow (Agencies): The Russian military has relieved Colonel General Gennady Anashkin, commander of operations in the Siversk area, over allegations of misreporting casualties and a lack of progress on the battlefield.
This move highlights Russia’s ongoing internal scrutiny of its military leadership amidst the prolonged conflict in Ukraine.
Anashkin’s removal follows reports of stagnant advances in the Siversk region, a key front in eastern Ukraine.
Russian authorities have intensified reviews of their commanders’ performances, emphasizing accuracy and accountability in battlefield reporting as the war continues to strain resources and command structures.
Military bloggers and Russian media have reported that Anashkin was dismissed for providing misleading information about Russia’s progress near the Siversk settlement in the Donetsk region.
The situation has led to heavy losses among Russian units, with some settlements becoming synonymous with lies and unjustified losses.
The dismissal of Anashkin is part of a broader pattern of accountability within the Russian military, with several commanders being removed or demoted for making false claims about battlefield gains.
This internal scrutiny reflects the challenges faced by Russia in maintaining accurate and reliable reporting during the conflict.