The US has been unable to determine if Russia has designated a military commander responsible for leading the country’s war in Ukraine, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter — something that current and former defense officials say is likely a key contributor to the apparent clumsiness and disorganization of the Russian assault.
Who is Russia’s top field commander in Ukraine? The US isn’t sure
Without a top, theater-wide commander on the ground units appear to be competing for resources rather than coordinating their efforts