Shoigu visited the advanced command post of the “Western” group of special operations troops

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu checked the forward command post of the “Western” group of forces in the zone of the military operation. There he heard a report from the commander of the “Western” group, Colonel-General Yevgeny Nikiforov, on the current situation and the formation of reserves. Also, Mr. Shoigu held a meeting with the commanders of the group of troops.

The Minister of Defense noted the effectiveness of the actions of the Zapad group, and also drew attention to the organization of comprehensive support for the troops during the special operation and the creation of conditions for the safe deployment of personnel, the Defense Ministry reports. When exactly the visit took place is not specified.

“The commander and commanders of the Western Group of Forces have been tasked with continuing active reconnaissance in order to reveal the enemy’s plans in advance and prevent their implementation on the distant approaches to the line of contact,” the Ministry of Defense said in a press release.

This is the first appearance of Sergei Shoigu after the events of June 23 and 24, when the head of Wagner PMC Yevgeny Prigozhin rebelled. One of the goals of his speech was the resignation of Mr. Shoigu, as well as the head of the General Staff, Valery Gerasimov. FSB excited criminal case against Mr. Prigogine. situation settled within a day: it was decided that Yevgeny Prigozhin would go to Belarus, the criminal case against him would be closed. The Kremlin promised that the participants in the rebellion would not be prosecuted.

Details – in the material “Kommersant” “Disarmed rebellion”.

Laura Keffer