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  "path": "/news/russia/166608-russia-new-aerospace-forces-commander/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-04T13:21:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://english.pravda.ru",
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  "textContent": "Colonel General Alexander Chaiko has been appointed as the new commander-in-chief of Russia's Aerospace Forces (VKS).\nUntil now, the position was held by Colonel General Viktor Afzalov. Chaiko has already begun carrying out his duties.\nNo additional details have emerged so far. The Russian Ministry of Defense has not officially announced Chaiko's appointment. The ministry's website still lists Viktor Afzalov as the commander of the Aerospace Forces; he assumed the post in 2023, replacing Sergei Surovikin.",
  "title": "Russia Quietly Replaces Aerospace Forces Chief: Chaiko Takes Over"
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