China News Service, Beijing, October 13 (Zhang Naiyue) Recently, many places in Ukraine were attacked by missiles, and the capital Kyiv sounded an air defense alarm for three consecutive days.

Putin said that the Russian army carried out intensive strikes against Ukraine according to the proposal of the Ministry of Defense and the plan of the General Staff.

　　Many parties pointed out that behind these actions, the style of one person was highlighted-General Surovkin, who just took up the post of commander-in-chief of Russia's special military operations a few days ago.

　　Why was Surowykin, known as the "Doomsday General", appointed when Ukraine announced a "big counteroffensive" and Russia was conducting local mobilization?

What makes him different?

What is the intention of the Russian army to launch a fierce attack at this time?

　　Since October 10, Ukraine has been continuously attacked by missiles, and air defense alerts have continued.

Infrastructure in several regions was hit, and the capital, Kyiv, began rolling blackouts.

　　According to Ukraine's statement, the Russian army launched a total of 83 missiles on the 10th, of which 45 were intercepted by the Ukrainian air defense forces; on the 11th, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Russian army launched another 28 missiles in the morning, of which 20 were It was shot down by the Ukrainian army, and the Ukrainian army also shot down many drones.

　　Russian President Vladimir Putin said on the 10th that the Russian army carried out intensive strikes on Ukraine's energy, military command and communication facilities using long-range high-precision air-based, sea-based and land-based weapons that day.

Data map: On October 10, 2022 local time, an explosion in the center of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, caused cars to burn.

　　Why did the Russian army launch a fierce attack at this time?

　　On the one hand, after the bombing of the Crimea Bridge, Putin warned Ukraine at the Federal Security Council that if "terrorist attacks" continue to be carried out on Russian territory, Russia will make a tough response "comparable to the level of Russian threats".

　　On the other hand, the British "Financial Times" analyzed that the attack mentioned by Putin in his speech was implemented "according to the proposal of the Russian Ministry of Defense and according to the plan of the Russian General Staff". This remark naturally points to not long ago. The "hardliner general" Sergei Surovykin has just been appointed commander-in-chief of special military operations.

　　Ukrainian intelligence officials also said that the recent strikes across Ukraine are "his (Surowykin's) style" and the new general intends to show some "immediate effects."

Data map: Putin and Surovkin (left).

Putin wishes him a happy birthday, who is "General Doom"?

　　British media said that Sulovykin's nicknames were "Fighting General" and "Armageddon General", while Russian media called him "Doomsday General".

The general, who just turned 56 on October 11, also received a birthday message from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

　　According to RIA Novosti, the Russian army general was born in Novosibirsk and graduated with honors from the Frunze Military Academy and the Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

　　Surovkin joined the army in 1983, and the Russian satellite network called him "a real Russian officer."

Chechen leader Kadyrov also praised Surowykin, saying that "his decisiveness and professionalism have never been doubted".

It is because of his ability to make difficult and unconventional decisions that he is called "General Doom".

　　He has a solid resume and has commanded companies, battalions, regiments and divisions. He has served as the commander of the Russian 20th Army Group and the Eastern Military Region Commander.

In 2017, he was appointed commander-in-chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces.

Received the rank of general in 2021.

　　Surovykin has extensive military experience, was wounded three times, and was awarded the Order of St.

He fought in the Second Chechen War and also commanded Russian troops in Syria.

Previously, Sulovykin commanded the Russian army "South" troop group in special military operations.

　　The New York Times described Surowikin as a "general known for his ruthlessness who has fought in complex wars for a long time."

The U.S. Defense Research Agency will describe him as "a rather ruthless commander" and "tempered".

Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Director Budanov once commented that he "knows how to deal with bombers and missiles".

On June 9, 2017, Surowikin spoke at a meeting of the Ministry of Defense.

　　Why can this "ruthless" and "experienced" general become the commander-in-chief of Russia's special military operations at this time?

　　The BBC commented that due to the recent Ukrainian counter-offensive in the eastern and southern regions, and the explosion of the Crimea Bridge on the Russian supply line, Russian President Vladimir Putin is facing internal pressure. Surovkin and the air strikes are, to a certain extent, "Putin's response to hawks." response".

　　According to the analysis of the "Daily Mail" and the German "FOCUS" magazine, the current Russian armed forces have the problem of incoordination of land, sea and air. Although Sulovykin is an army general, he also commanded the air force.

This may be another reason Putin chose to appoint him.