Earlier, his deputy lost his post, as reported by the journalist Roman Tsymbalyuk.

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Tsymbalyuk explained that the reason for his dismissal was the failure of the war against Ukraine. The Russians accused Kisel of not achieving the military goals. Mainly because of the large losses of personnel.

Earlier, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu removed the commander of the 6th Allied Army of the aggressor state Vladislav Yeryshev. He is now under house arrest. The reason is the same - high personnel losses in Ukraine.