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An informed source said
Recall that earlier RBC, citing its own sources, reported that Army General Sergei Surovikin was relieved of his post. It is specified that this happened due to the transition to another job. The publication reports that Surovikin is currently on a short leave.
“Former Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Air Force Sergei Surovikin has been relieved of his post. Colonel-General Viktor Afzalov was appointed acting commander-in-chief of the Air Force of Russia,” the source said.
It is specified that Afzalov previously held the position of acting commander-in-chief of the Russian Air Force. air force. This happened at the moment when Surovikin commanded the Joint Group of Troops and Forces in the zone of special military operations.