Putin names head of new Russian drone forces in military reshuffle
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed the commander of the country's newly established drone forces. The move is part of a broader military leadership shake-up, the Kremlin announced.
The Decree
President Putin signed a decree establishing the position of chief of the drone forces and naming an appointee to the role. The Kremlin did not immediately disclose the identity of the new commander. The drone forces were created to unify control of unmanned aerial vehicles across the military branches.
Military Reshuffle
This appointment coincides with a series of changes in the Russian military’s top command. Alongside the new drone chief, Putin replaced several senior officers, the Kremlin said, without providing details. The reshuffle reflects an effort to modernize the command structure and address wartime requirements.
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