Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, General of the Army Dmitri Bulgakov, was dismissed from his post.

According to the information given by APA's Moscow correspondent with reference to local media, the deputy minister was transferred to another position.

Since December 2, 2008, Bulgakov, who has been the Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, has been responsible for providing rear support for the armed forces.

According to the information provided by the Ministry of Defense, Colonel-General Mikhail Mizintsev has been appointed Deputy Minister of Defense for Material and Technical Supply.