A Russian military leader recently revealed that he was relieved of his post after drawing attention to the dire state of affairs on the Ukrainian frontlines. In his account, he highlighted the vulnerabilities faced by Russian troops, attributing them to the shortcomings of senior military officials.
Despite the significant challenge posed by the mutiny of Wagner mercenaries on June 24, which created internal strife within Russia, President Vladimir Putin has opted to retain Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov in their respective roles.
Major General Ivan Popov, the former commander of the 58th Combined Arms Army, disclosed in a voice message shared by Russian lawmaker Andrei Gurulyov that he was dismissed for honestly conveying the ground realities to higher authorities.
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Popov voiced his concerns about Ukrainian artillery fire targeting Russian soldiers and criticized the army’s inadequate counter-artillery systems and enemy artillery reconnaissance. He shed light on the pressing need for improvement in these areas to safeguard the lives of the troops on the frontlines.
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