Dmitry Bulgakov, Russia’s Deputy Defence Minister, has been removed from his position “as he will be transferred to another appointment,” Russia’s MoD reports.

Dmitry Bulgakov, photo: Russia's Defence Ministry
Colonel General Mikhail Mizintsev will be Bulgakov’s replacement; he will be in charge of logistics and supplies. Mizintsev’s previous position was head of Russia’s National Defence Operations Centre.

Mikhail Mizintsev, photo: Russia's Defence Ministry
Mizintsev faced EU sanctions in early June. He was running the operation on “unlocking Mariupol” earlier.