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The top commandor of the Russian forces in Ukraine has allegedly hit the bottle after being told he is facing dismissal.
The top commandor of the Russian forces in Ukraine has allegedly hit the bottle after being told he is facing dismissal.
What is happening?
The Telegram channel General SVR claims Putin is preparing a significant reshuffle of military leadership.
“There will soon be a change in the leadership of the military bloc,” it wrote.
Who is General SVR?
General SVR surfaced in 2020, claiming to be run by insiders from Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service and other state agencies.
Though the group’s exact sources remain undisclosed, it has made headlines with bold claims, some of which—like Putin allegedly falling down stairs—have been publicly denied by the Kremlin.
Top commandor in Ukraine at risk
At the center of the storm is General Valery Gerasimov, the chief of the General Staff and commander of Kremlin forces in Ukraine. Sources suggest the leadership is bracing for sweeping changes.
Gerasimov under fire for Ukraine failures
Gerasimov has faced growing criticism over Russia’s faltering military performance in Ukraine.
Despite his high rank, the general has struggled to deliver on the Kremlin’s strategic goals, leaving his leadership under intense scrutiny both at home and abroad.
“Gerasimov has been warned”
According to the same source, Gerasimov has been personally warned that he is no longer welcome in his current role.
Facing potential dismissal, the general has reportedly spiraled into heavy drinking—a reaction unlikely to help his case.
Staff shakeups could be sweeping
The situation may escalate beyond Gerasimov.
General SVR reports that as much as 80% of the General Staff could be replaced in what they describe as a full-scale “purge.”
The Ministry of Defence is also expected to see reshuffles, though not as extensive.
Bold claims mask a bleaker reality
In late August, Gerasimov attempted to paint a picture of success, claiming Russia had seized thousands of square kilometers and nearly 150 settlements, nearly encircling Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region.
But these claims haven’t stood up to independent analysis.
Independent sources tell a different story
Western analysts, Ukrainian officials, and even pro-Russian military bloggers have refuted Gerasimov’s narrative.
While some gains have been acknowledged, they argue progress has been limited—and costly. Russia’s advances, they note, have come at the expense of vast numbers of troops and equipment.
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