Oleksandr Syrskyi appointed as new chief of Ukrainian army. Who is he?
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new chief of the army, replacing General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi.
- Syrskyi, who has been the commander of the country's ground forces, has played a key role in Ukraine's victories against Russia and led the successful defense of Kyiv.
- Despite criticism for high losses suffered by Ukrainian forces, Syrskyi defended the Bakhmut operation, stating that it damaged Russia's war effort.
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On Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made another change in command of the Ukrainian army: Serhiy Shaptala at the head of the general staff was replaced by Anatoly Barhylevich. This happened at the suggestion of the new commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrsky, who replaced popular General Valery Zaluzhny at the head of the armed forces on Thursday.
President Zelensky continues the restructuring of the Ukrainian army. Anatoly Barhilevych is the new Chief of Staff
Zelensky announces new chief of general staff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has named Major General Anatoliy Barhilevych as the new Chief of General Staff for Ukraine's Armed Forces, Zelensky announced during his evening address on Feb. 9.Zelensky made the appointment at the request of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, one day after Syrskyi himself was appointed to the top post on Feb. 8. Barhilevych replaces Lieutenant General Serhii Shaptala, who has served in his position si…
President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has appointed a new chief of staff. It happens the day after a new chief of defense came in.
Ukraines præsident, Volodymyr Zelenskyj, har fredag udnævnt generalmajor Anatolij Barhylevytj til ny stabschef. Han erstatter Serhij Sjaptala. Det skriver Reuters. Zelenskyj annoncerede udnævnel...
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