Changes in Russia’s Ministry of Defenсe: "Mariupol butcher" Mizintsev becomes deputy minister

IRYNA BALACHUK — SATURDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2022, 13:25

Colonel-General Mikhail Mizintsev, who led the siege of Mariupol, has been appointed to the post of Deputy Minister of Defenсe of Russia; thus, he is now responsible for the logistical support of the Russian army.

Source: Ministry of Defenсe of the Russian Federation on Telegram

Quote by the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation: "Colonel General Mikhail Mizintsev has been appointed to the post of Deputy Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, who is responsible for the logistical and technical support of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation."

Details: Army General Dmitry Bulgakov was dismissed from the post of Deputy Defence Minister of the Russian Federation due to a transfer to another office.

The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation did not specify what position Bulgakov is moving to.

For reference. Mizintsev previously held the position of head of the National Defence Management Centre of the Russian Federation.

Mizintsev led the operation in Syria, and later the bombing of Mariupol.

British, European and Ukrainian media called Mizintsev the "Mariupol butcher" and accused him of brutal behaviour against the civilian population during the siege of Mariupol.

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