In Ukraine Frontline Developments, Shoigu Reviews Forward Command Post
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu inspected the forward command post of troops engaged in Ukraine, according to a report from the defense ministry on Monday. It marked the first such appearance after a 24 hour armed uprising led by mercenaries tied to the Wagner Group on Saturday.
During the visit by the Western Task Force, officials said the assessment highlighted high efficiency in identifying and destroying military equipment and in interrupting enemy distribution points within the group’s areas of responsibility, as stated by the Ministry of National Defense on its Telegram channel.
Shoigu emphasized the need for comprehensive support to the troops taking part in the special military operation and for creating secure conditions for the safe deployment of personnel. A video released by the military said the minister focused on these aspects during the tour.
According to the defense, the minister heard a briefing from the group commander, Colonel General Yevgeny Nikiforov, outlining the current situation, the enemy’s actions, and the performance of Russian troops along the main tactical directions, including newly formed reserve regiments.
Western Task Force commanders were described as having ongoing, active reconnaissance to uncover enemy plans in advance and prevent their execution at distant points near the contact line, as per the ministry’s report.
While the exact date of Shoigu’s visit to the Ukraine front remains unclear, the minister has not appeared in public since last Friday, when he briefed President Vladimir Putin on the war’s progress at a Security Council session.
During the rebellion led by Wagner’s leader, Evgeny Prigozhin, the justification centered on a perceived absence of Shoigu and the chief of staff, Valery Gerasimov. Shoigu remained quiet in Ukraine, where Prigozhin accused them of responsibility for the deaths of many Russian soldiers.
The rebellion concluded after Prigozhin and his forces seized Rostov-on-Don in southern Russia and advanced in columns for roughly 200 kilometers toward Moscow.
The settlement reached through mediation by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko included assurances that Prigozhin, now a 62-year-old businessman, and followers who did not participate directly in the rebellion would not face criminal prosecution.
Prigozhin has agreed to relocate to Belarus, and fighters not directly involved in the rebellion will have the option to sign contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense and place themselves under Shoigu, aligning with the original aims of the leadership and President Putin.
Observers note that the Wagner Group’s operational presence in Ukraine may effectively fade from the battlefield, at least in its current form, as this agreement unfolds.
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