- Sergei Surovikin, the new Russian top commander, has been nicknamed “General Armageddon”, by his colleagues.
- He is suspected to be behind Monday’s tragic attacks across Ukraine.
- Surovikin commanded Russian troops in Syria in the early 2000s. According to The New York Times.
Former colleagues describe the new commander of Russia’s military as “absolutely ruthless” and say he has “little regard for human life.” including Monday’s deadly airstrikesAll over the country
Russian Defense Ministry appointed Air Force General Sergei Surovikin to be the overall commander of Russian forces fighting against Ukraine. According to Reuters. Although it is not known who issued Monday’s directive, airstrikesSurovikin is a well-known author. Bomb civilian areasIn the past.
Former defense ministry official who worked closely with Surovikin The Guardian AustraliaThey weren’t surprised at the outcome Attempted bombingsAt least five people were killed in Kiev on Monday morning.
“Surovikin, which is absolutely ruthless and has little regard for human lives,” said an unnamed former colleague. “I am afraid that his hands will become completely covered in Ukrainian blood.”
A result of his insensitive approach to war, colleagues gave him the nickname, “General Armageddon,” according to The Guardian.
According to The New York TimesSurovikin commanded Russian troops in Syria in the civil war that erupted in the early 2000s. Human Rights Watch He was one of those military leaders who may have “command liability for violations during 2019-2020 Idlib attack” in Syria.
During the Idlib offensive The Syrian-Russian AllianceMany attacks on homes, schools, and hospitals were carried out by air and ground forces. Human Rights Watch reported that the attacks left at least 1,600 dead and approximately 1.4 million people displaced.
Surovikin was born 1966 in Novosibirsk, Siberia. He has been a soldier in the army since 1991. reportedAl Jazeera. He was sentenced to six months imprisonment in 1991 after three protestors were shot by soldiers under his command. A failed coup attemptThe Times reported that Moscow was covered by the Times.
Surovikin was placed on a remand list in the morning of February 23, the day before Russia invaded Ukraine. European Union sanctions listFor supporting and implementing policies which undermine and threaten Ukraine’s independence.
