Former Syria Commander Appointed to Lead Russian Aerospace Forces
Lieutenant-General Alexander Chaiko, a former commander of Russian troops in Syria, has been appointed to head Russia's aerospace forces following a presidential decree. Chaiko previously served as deputy head of the armed forces' chief of staff and led Russian forces in Syria for nearly a year. The appointment reflects Russia's continued reliance on military leaders with combat experience in its ongoing operations.
Russia's Defence Ministry announced that Lieutenant-General Alexander Chaiko has been appointed to head the country's aerospace forces, following a decree issued by President Vladimir Putin last month. Chaiko brings extensive military experience, having previously served as deputy head of the chief of staff of the armed forces and as commander of the Russian forces group deployed in Syria since 2015. He led Russian operations in Syria for nearly a year and also commanded forces in Russia's eastern district. The appointment underscores the Kremlin's pattern of elevating officers with combat experience to senior positions overseeing major military branches.
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Former commander of troops in Syria named to head Russian aerospace troops
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