Russia appoints new commander, Sergei Surovikin 'General Armageddon’, for Ukraine war. Read all details here

A new Russian commander who has been dubbed "extremely merciless" and "with scant regard for human life" is in charge of the military operations that his country, Russia, is conducting in a war against Ukraine.

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Sergei Surovikin was appointed as the overall commander by the Russian Ministry of Defense on Friday, and his prior experience includes forceful attacks against Syria.

Sergei Surovikin's adversaries have described him as "General Armageddon," He has already displayed his brutal brand of warfare by beginning with a bombing campaign over important Ukrainian cities.

Sergei Surovikin is also described as "highly vicious, with no regard for human life."


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A child points a water pistol at a statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin riding a tank created by French artist James Colomina in Central Park in Manhattan.

A child points a water pistol at a statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin riding a tank created by French artist James Colomina in Central Park in Manhattan.

Children put sand on a statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin riding a tank created by French artist James Colomina in Central Park.

Children put sand on a statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin riding a tank created by French artist James Colomina in Central Park.

A child pours sand on a statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin riding a tank created by French artist James Colomina in Central Park.

A child pours sand on a statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin riding a tank created by French artist James Colomina in Central Park.

A child points a water pistol at a statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin at a playground in Central Park.

A child points a water pistol at a statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin at a playground in Central Park.

Children play near a statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin riding a tank created by French artist James Colomina.

Children play near a statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin riding a tank created by French artist James Colomina.


Russia has been without an empowered field commander since the beginning of the conflict in February, and it is anticipated that Surovikin has been chosen to go after hardliners.

Sergei Surovikin is known for his attacks in Syria, where he ordered Russian soldiers to attack Syrian homes, schools, healthcare institutions, and markets, according to a 2020 Human Rights Watch assessment.
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Sergei Surovikin has launched many rocket attacks targeting civilian centres in Ukraine so far, as well as attacks on a busy intersection adjacent to a university and a playground for kids.

His nomination also serves as a reminder of the Russian national security establishment's efforts to enhance the operation's in the wake of Putin's confrontation with a member of his inner circle regarding his involvement with the war effort.

Following the launch of missiles against important cities throughout Ukraine, the head of GCHQ claims that Russia appears to be running low on military supplies.

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What is the other name of Sergei Surovikin?
Sergei Surovikin's adversaries have dubbed him "General Armageddon".
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What does the head of GCHQ claim?
The head of GCHQ claims that Russia appears to be running low on military supplies
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