US EditionBattalion Commander of the 47th Brigade Submits Resignation Report, Slams Military Leadership over 'Stupid Tasks'
- Oleksandr Shyrshyn, leader of the 1st battalion within the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade, resigned on May 16, 2024, expressing sharp criticism of Ukraine’s military leadership.
- The resignation followed his sharp condemnation of senseless orders and unnecessary casualties during operations in Russia's Kursk Oblast amid ongoing combat in 2024.
- Shyrshyn publicly called the tasks 'more stupid' than ever, accused commanders of focusing on punishments over results, and highlighted failures caused by poor coordination.
- Following the resignation, Ukraine's General Staff formed a working group led by Major General Andriy Hnatov to assess orders given and decide on necessary measures.
- The incident reveals significant internal dissent within Ukrainian forces and may prompt reevaluation of command practices during complex cross-border operations.
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The statement of the commander of the 1st battalion of the 47th mechanized brigade Oleksandr Shirshin about his desire to resign from office in protest against the incompetent decisions of the Ukrainian command in Kurshchina is an important event in the army and society.
Battalion commander of the 47th brigade submits resignation report, slams military leadership over 'stupid tasks'
Oleksandr Shyrshyn, battalion commander of the 47 Separate Mechanized Brigade, has submitted his resignation, sharply criticizing Ukraine’s military leadership for what he described as senseless orders and unnecessary casualties."I have never received more stupid tasks than in the current direction," Shyrshyn wrote in a blunt Facebook post announcing his decision on May 16. "Someday I will tell you the details, but the stupid loss of people, tre…
Scandal in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: the battalion commander from Magura resigned, accusing the generals: EADaily
EADaily, May 17th, 2025. The commander of the battalion of the 47th OMBR "Magura" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Alexander Shirshin, filed a report for dismissal, accusing the command of "moronic decisions" that entailed unjustified losses of personnel. This is reported by the UNIAN news agency.
Oleksandr Shyrshyn, commander of the 47th Brigade, announced his resignation on his Facebook account. He violently criticizes the military orders and incompetence of the General Staff.
Oleksandr Sirshin did not hide his opinion on his social media page.
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