Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed a head of the new drone forces as part of a military reshuffle. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.

The appointment is part of changes in the military structure. Details about who became the head of the new drone forces and what tasks were set for him have not yet been disclosed.

This step is seen as one of the measures aimed at enhancing Russia's military potential. Drone technologies play an important role in modern warfare, so such an appointment has strategic significance.