Russian Defense Minister names the new commanders for the Western and Southern military districts

Sergei Shoigu, Russia

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# 23 January 2023 22:21 (UTC +04:00)

Sergei Shoigu, Russia's Defense Minister, has changed the commanders of two military districts, APA's Moscow correspondent reports citing RBK.

Colonel-General Sergey Kuzovliev has been appointed as commander of the Southern Military District.

Lieutenant General Yevgeny Nikiforov has been named commander of the Western Military District, which is led by Sergey Kuzovlev.

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