Russia Appoints New Air Force Leader Amidst Rebellion Allegations

Russia has reportedly named Col. Gen. Viktor Afzalov as the new head of the country's Aerospace Forces, replacing Gen. Sergei Surovikin, who was dismissed following a brief rebellion against the military establishment. Surovikin was believed to have had close ties with the head of the Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led the rebellion. The appointment of Afzalov comes amidst ongoing speculation and suspicion surrounding the circumstances of Prigozhin's recent death in a private plane crash.