Russian Armed Forces' General Staff
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is the central military command authority of Russia's armed forces, responsible for strategic planning, operational leadership and coordination of the service branches and combat arms. It is headed by the Chief of the General Staff, who also serves as First Deputy Minister of Defence. Its headquarters are in Moscow.
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ATESH: Russia rushes to protect logistics bridges in south and Belgorod from possible Ukrainian strikes
The ATESH partisan movement says Russia's Southern Military District has ordered urgent reinforcement of key bridges and logistics hubs in Rostov, Taganrog, Crimea and Belgorod oblasts. Protective measures include Rosgvardia posts, anti-drone nets and electronic warfare equipment. The report comes after Ukraine confirmed frontline use of the FP-7 ballistic missile and announced the FP-9 will be ready this autumn.