Ukraine appears to be gunning for a top Russian battlefield commander who has had an unusual run as a military leader

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 15:34

Ukrainian servicemen fire a Partyzan small multiple rocket launch system toward Russian troops near a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine November 7, 2023.
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A top Russian commander was recently appointed to oversee forces in the southern region.
Col. Gen. Mikhail Teplinsky assumed control over Moscow's "Dnepr" grouping of forces.
Ukraine appears to be gunning for him as Kyiv's military makes pushes in his area of control.

Ukrainian forces appear to be gunning for a top Russian battlefield commander who is now in charge of an area that's seen a significant uptick in fighting.