False start: an ex-KGB agent suggested how the news about the “regrouping” of Russians appeared

The Russians announced their “withdrawal” from the left bank of the Kherson region / Getty Images

Russia announced a “regrouping” of the Russian military in the Kherson region, but then canceled this information. The incident may indicate disagreements between the military and political leadership of the aggressor country.

Ex-KGB and Russian Foreign Intelligence Service officer Sergei Zhirnov told Channel 24 that there could be no mistake. In military affairs there are always operational plans approved at the level of command and general staff.

“In a real war waged by Russia against Ukraine, namely in a positional war, there are no random decisions – everything is coordinated with the command and the General Staff. If they announced that a regrouping was underway, then it was agreed upon,” stated Zhirnov.

Since the message about the “regrouping” was deleted, it can be assumed that it was published ahead of time.

Yes, we observed a false start,” Zhirnov noted.

Putin does not take into account military expediency

There is always a confrontation between the military and political leadership, but in Russia it is especially acute. The Kremlin is absolutely indifferent to military expediency – everything is tied to the appearance of “victory.”

In particular, this can explain the Russian offensive on Bakhmut and Avdeevka, which are not of strategic importance.

“Putin has only his expediency. He lives in a virtual reality, which he creates for himself. And then he tries to bend the true reality to suit his own,” Zhirnov explained.

Why did the Russians announce their “withdrawal” from the left bank of the Kherson region: watch the video from Channel 24

Is a “regrouping” of Russians being recorded in the Kherson region: latest news

• The Center for National Resistance noted that no movement was recorded in the Kherson region. They stated that with their statement the Russians wanted to divert the attention of the Ukrainian military.
• Advisor to the head of the OPU, Mikhail Podolyak, emphasized that if the Russians had actually redeployed, this could have been tracked online. Their statement most likely signals conflicts within the leadership of the aggressor country.
• At the same time, the head of the OPU, Andriy Ermak, said that the Ukrainian military is making progress on the left bank of the Kherson region. The defenders seized a bridgehead there.