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• Dvornikov’s selection shows tenacious Ukrainian pushback and inadequate pre-war preparation by Russia
Russia’s appointment of Army General Alexander Dvornikov as commander of the war in Ukraine represents an attempt to centralize command and control, the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence said in its intelligence report.
“Dvornikov has previous command experience in Syria. Furthermore, since 2016 he has commanded Russia’s Southern Military District bordering Ukraine’s Donbas region”, MoD tweeted.
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Russia’s inability to cohere and coordinate military activity has hampered its invasion of Ukraine to date.
UK said in its report that Russian messaging has recently emphasized progressing offensives in the Donbas as Russia’s forces refocus eastwards.
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Meanwhile, Dvornikov’s selection further demonstrates how determined Ukrainian resistance and ineffective pre-war planning have forced Russia to reassess its operations.
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