The commander of Russia's Pacific Fleet, Admiral Sergei Avakyants, has resigned following a snap inspection of the military preparedness of the fleet's units, a presidential envoy in the Far East Federal District, Yury Trutnev, said on April 20. According to Trutnev, Avakyants will now lead a group supervising centers for "patriotic," military and sports training that will be created in Russia's 11 regions and Ukraine's Moscow-annexed Donetsk region. Trutnev's announcement came six days after Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu unexpectedly held Pacific Fleet exercises to check the alert readiness of its units. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Russian Service, click here.
Commander Of Russia's Pacific Fleet Resigns After Snap Inspection
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