Colonel General Gennady Anashkin, commander of the Russian Army's 'Southern Group' in eastern Ukraine, has been dismissed after accusations of fabricating reports of battlefield victories. Military bloggers allege Anashkin sent troops ill-equipped and unprepared, leading to unnecessary casualties. While state media claims the dismissal is due to a 'planned rotation', the incident has sparked speculation about potential military reforms and increased accountability.
A general in Russia has been fired after he was accused of faking reports of battleground successes in Ukraine .
Meanwhile, the pro-Putin Telegram channel Rybar claimed that Anashkin had uncessceraily killed hundreds of men after he sent them to the frontline poorly prepared and ill-equipped for the battle. Nevertheless, Russian bloggers have welcomed the removal claiming it could lead to improvements in military operations and place more value on the lives of soldiers.Colonel General Gennady Anashkin had been the commander of the Russian Army's 'Southern Group' which is fighting in eastern Ukraine
For his role in leading airborne units during Russia's war with Georgia in 2008, he was made a Hero of Russia, the highest honorary title in the country.
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