Alexander Sanchik
Alexander Sanchik is a Russian general and commander of the military grouping known as 'Yuzhnaya' (Southern) in the ongoing military operations in Ukraine. He was recently in the news following a visit from Valery Gerasimov, the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, who sought updates on the operational situation and the progress of military objectives in the region under Sanchik's command.
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Recent news mentions
General-Polkovnik Alexander Sanchik was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Defense of Russia.
Назначен новый командующий группировкой «Юг» — РБК
Russia· 2025-11-20
General Alexander Sanchik was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Defense.
Командующий группировкой «Юг» стал замминистра обороны — РБКRussia· 2025-11-08
He is one of the commanders implicated in the crimes in Bucha.
Названы 13 российских командиров, причастных к преступлениям в Буче
Belarus· 2025-09-28
Alexander Sanchik reported to Valery Gerasimov about the situation in the area of responsibility and the progress of combat tasks.
Герасимов посетил позиции группировки войск «Южная» в зоне спецоперации — РБКRussia· 2025-02-22