A Telegram post cited by Kommersant reported the arrest of Major General Sergey Nikitushkin, head of the training and material base department of the Main Combat Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces. The Main Military Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of Russia reportedly filed a motion that was considered on the evening of September 30.

Details of the criminal case and the specific charges against the general have not yet been disclosed by the investigation. Sergey Nikitushkin is a participant in the special military operation (SVO).