Russia again changes commander of troops fighting against Ukraine

This is reported by Russian media.

"Raising the level of leadership of the special operation is associated with the expansion of the scale of the tasks to be solved, the need to organize closer interaction of troops," the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Surovikin, who previously led Russian troops in the war with Ukraine, was appointed Gerasimov's deputy.

• The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine said that the Russian FSB sent an order to all border departments of the country, according to which starting from January 9, Russia restricts travel for persons liable for military service, even for those of limited fitness.