Kudryashov: protest actions in the rear could destabilise the situation at the front

Military officer warns against protest actions in the rear

Rodion Kudryashov, deputy commander of the Third Army Corps, publicly came to the defence of Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Given the context of criticism directed at the capital over difficulties with power supply and the aftermath of Russian shelling, the military officer emphasised the danger of mass events in the rear.

According to Kudryashov, any protest actions within the country are capable of destabilising the internal situation, which in turn could negatively affect the course of combat operations at the front.

«Ворог розуміє, що на передньому краї він не може досягнути певних успіхів. Тому будь-які заходи, які зараз відбуваються в тилу, можуть так чи інакше дестабілізувати ситуацію всередині країни, а це може вплинути на передній край у тому числі» (The enemy understands that it cannot achieve certain successes at the front. Therefore, any measures currently taking place in the rear can in one way or another destabilise the situation inside the country, and this can also affect the front), he explained.

Criticism of the authorities will not solve energy problems

In addition to warnings regarding rallies, Rodion Kudryashov spoke about the search for those responsible for the mass shelling of the capital and damage to infrastructure. He is convinced that such rhetoric will not improve the situation in the energy sector and will not serve as protection against further attacks by Russia.

«Пошуки крайнього в масованих обстрілах Києва, в ушкодженнях інфраструктури жодним чином не поліпшать ситуацію в енергетичній сфері і не збережуть від подальших російських обстрілів» (Searching for a scapegoat in the mass shelling of Kyiv and damage to infrastructure will in no way improve the situation in the energy sector and will not protect against further Russian shelling), the deputy corps commander emphasised.

It is noted that Kudryashov's statement is being actively disseminated by media outlets linked to a network of media loyal to Vitali Klitschko.