In a development unfolding from Russia, Lieutenant General Alexander Sanchik has been named as the acting commander of the 'South' military group. This appointment follows the dismissal of General Gennady Anashkin, who had held the position since May 2024. According to Russia's news agency RBC , this decision aligns with a scheduled rotation. However, military correspondents suggest that the leadership change could stem from challenges on the Siversk front and Anashkin's reluctance to report