The colonel-general of Russia was dismissed, Gennady Anashkincommander of the Southern Military Units, following accusations of false reports about the advance of Russian forces near the settlement of Shiversk in eastern Ukraine. According to military bloggers and Russian media, Gennady Anashkin misled about the advance of Russian forces in the Donetsk region, which led to his ouster. Russian newspaper RBC reported that his removal was part of a planned round of upgrades, however there has been no official confirmation from the Russian Defense Ministry.

THE Ukrainian army has described the Russian attack as one of the strongest since the beginning of the war. However, progress is slow in some areas, with many settlements associated with lies and unwarranted losses. Military bloggers such as Raibar have reported delays in responding to these problems, with false reports leading to significant Russian casualties. Military bloggers, often with deep sources within the Russian armed forces, have become a key source of information during the conflict.