Ilnytsky was also one of the creators of the symbol of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine – the letter Z. The dismissal was reported in a story by the TASS propaganda agency, where Ilnytsky was called a “military expert, former adviser to the Russian defense minister.” The exact date of his discharge was not specified. Read also: Shoigu out as Russian Defense Minister after 11+ years, his appointment has no military experience According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Ilnitsky had been an advisor to the defense minister since 2015. Shoigu headed the ministry in 2012-2024, and now the Defense Mi…