Sergei Surovikin
Сергей Суровикин
🇷🇺 RussiaDismissed
Role
Former Commander of Russian forces in Ukraine
Rank
General of the Army
War Period
Oct 2022 – Jan 2023
General Sergei "General Armageddon" Surovikin commanded Russian forces in Ukraine from October 2022 to January 2023. During his tenure he ordered the systematic bombing of Ukrainian civilian energy infrastructure — power stations, heating plants, and water facilities — in an apparent strategy to freeze Ukraine into submission. He was replaced by Gerasimov in January 2023, and was later detained following the June 2023 Wagner mutiny in which he allegedly played a role.
Key Operations
- —Kherson withdrawal (organized retreat, November 2022)
- —Massive drone and missile campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure
Notable
Surovikin was placed under house arrest in June 2023 following the Wagner mutiny, with reports suggesting he was aware of Prigozhin's plans in advance. He was later formally dismissed.
Other Russia Commanders
Vladimir Putin
ActiveSupreme Commander-in-Chief
Valery Gerasimov
ActiveChief of the General Staff / Commander of Russian forces in Ukraine
Yevgeny Prigozhin
KIAWagner Group Founder & Commander
Alexander Dvornikov
DismissedFormer Overall Commander of Russian forces in Ukraine
Mikhail Mizintsev
ActiveDirector of Russia's National Defense Management Center; commander of Mariupol siege
Mikhail Teplinsky
ActiveCommander of Russian Airborne Forces (VDV)
Rustam Muradov
DismissedFormer Commander of the Eastern Military District
Aleksandr Lapin
DismissedCommander of the Central Military District ("Group Center")
Andrei Mordvichev
ActiveCommander of the 8th Guards Combined Arms Army; later Commander of "Group South"
Oleg Salyukov
ActiveCommander-in-Chief of Russian Ground Forces
Aleksandr Zhuravlyov
ActiveCommander, Western Military District; Commander, "Group North" (2024)
Sergei Shoigu
ReplacedFormer Minister of Defence of Russia; Secretary of the Security Council
Andrei Belousov
ActiveMinister of Defence of Russia
Yunus-bek Yevkurov
ActiveDeputy Minister of Defence of Russia
Oleg Tsokov
KIADeputy Commander of the Southern Military District
Gennady Anashkin
ActiveCommander of the "Group South" forces
Related Battles & Operations
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sergei Surovikin?
General Sergei "General Armageddon" Surovikin commanded Russian forces in Ukraine from October 2022 to January 2023. During his tenure he ordered the systematic bombing of Ukrainian civilian energy infrastructure — power stations, heating plants, and water facilities — in an apparent strategy to freeze Ukraine into submission. He was replaced by Gerasimov in January 2023, and was later detained following the June 2023 Wagner mutiny in which he allegedly played a role.
What is Sergei Surovikin's role in the Ukraine war?
Sergei Surovikin (General of the Army) served as Former Commander of Russian forces in Ukraine on the Russia side. Service period: Oct 2022 – Jan 2023. Current status: Dismissed.
What key operations was Sergei Surovikin involved in?
Kherson withdrawal (organized retreat, November 2022). Massive drone and missile campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure.
What is notable about Sergei Surovikin in the context of the Ukraine war?
Surovikin was placed under house arrest in June 2023 following the Wagner mutiny, with reports suggesting he was aware of Prigozhin's plans in advance. He was later formally dismissed.
Is Sergei Surovikin still active in the Ukraine war?
Sergei Surovikin's current status is: Dismissed. They served during Oct 2022 – Jan 2023.