Ukraine says it destroyed the large majority of drones sent by Russian forces in overnight attacks, while one is killed in a Ukrainian assault on a border region. Meanwhile, analysts say Moscow is seeking to draw out Kyiv's forces - as Putin makes another significant change to his cabinet.
We reported last week on the appointment of Andrey Belousov as Russia's new defence minister.Analysts at the time said the decision to install an economist with no military experience indicated that Vladimir Putin was 'taking significant steps towards mobilising the Russian economy and defence industrial base to support a protracted war in Ukraine and possibly prepare for a future confrontation with NATO.
'Russian milbloggers observed that Savelyev’s appointment is consistent with the Kremlin’s effort to improve the wartime economy, given that Savelyev has an extensive background in economics and experience in overseeing the audits of defense, national security, and law enforcement activities,' the organisation said.According to ISW, the milblogger added that Mr Belousov was beginning to form his own team within the Russian MoD.
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