Izyum was taken by one of the units of WMD. I think 20th army.franco wrote:
Not true in so many ways.
1 - commander of the Central MD not the Northern MD
2 - successful in Syria, liberated Palmaria
3 - took over command of the Russian forces in Luhansk and Kharkov from the Western MD commander when he faltered. Liberated Severodonetsk / Lysychans'k, Popasna and I believe he was in command of liberating Lyman and possibly Izyum.
It is not clear how much about Lapin is true and how much is false, as he had powerful enemies. Many groups are looking to gain influence and bigger say in the front. Too many rumours are flying around for and against him.