Commander of the Russian Airborne Forces

Commander of the Russian Airborne Forces
Командующий воздушно-десантными войсками России
Flag of the Commander of the Russian Airborne
Incumbent
Colonel General Mikhail Teplinsky
since 16 June 2022
Russian Airborne Forces
Airborne Forces Command
Member ofGeneral Staff of the Armed Forces
Reports toChief of the General Staff
AppointerPresident of Russia
Formation4 September 1941 (historical)
7 May 1992 (current form)

The Commander of the Russian Airborne Forces (Russian: Командующий воздушно-десантными войсками России) is a general officer position that is tasked with leading the Russian Airborne Forces. The office is part of the Airborne Forces Command and reports to the Chief of the General Staff.