It's not as straightforward, some are defending General Lapin, for instance, Voennyi Osvedomitel declares most of the mistakes were made before him, including losses in Kharkiv. The Western Military District was a joke only suitable for parades, and Lapin does not command it. pic.twitter.com/5napHlLU2Z

— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated) October 1, 2022