Putin's Eyes Darkened! The Last Straw Was Enough, He Decided on a Radical Move!
Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced the commander of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS), which includes air and missile defense units (PVO, PRO), according to The Moscow Times.
TL;DR
- General Viktor Afzalov, commander of the Russian Aerospace Forces since 2023, has been replaced by Lieutenant General Alexander Chaiko.
- The VKS, responsible for air and missile defense, has struggled to repel recent Ukrainian drone attacks.
- These attacks have targeted major Russian oil ports and refineries, significantly disrupting oil exports and reducing domestic refining capacity.
- The ongoing drone threat forced the Kremlin to shorten the Victory Parade and exclude military hardware.
- Alexander Chaiko has been linked to alleged war crimes in Bucha and is under EU sanctions.