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Lieutenant-General Andrey Mordvichev replaced Colonel-General Alexander Lapin as the commander of the Central Military District.
State Duma deputy Dmitry Sablin announced Mordvichev’s appointment in mid-January, congratulating him on his appointment as district commander.
General Mordvichev previously commanded the 8th Army units in the battles of Mariupol.