US EditionZelensky names Pavlo Yelizarov new Air Force deputy commander, calls for overhaul of Ukraine's air defenses
- On January 19, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved Pavlo Yelizarov as deputy commander of Ukraine's Air Force to bolster and reshape its air defence posture.
- After the defense order, Kyiv moved to build an "anti-drone dome" as Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov signed Yelizarov's appointment amid Russia's drone campaign of up to 100,000 drones in 2025.
- Fedorov pointed to Yelizarov's record, noting the Lasar Group destroyed over $13 billion in Russian equipment and struck a Buk‑M1 launcher under his call sign `Lazar`.
- As deputy, Pavlo Yelizarov will support Air Force Commander Anatolii Kryvonozhko in the new air defence component; Ukrainian defense leadership said more appointments will be announced soon.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned Ukrainians to be "extremely vigilant" on Jan. 19 and said Ukraine is deploying small groups with interceptor drones to brace for mass Russian attacks, directing Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko to decide on emergency bonuses this week.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky explained that he wanted to try "a new approach to the use of air defence", while a new Russian attack deprived the capital of electricity.
For better protection against Russian attacks the air defense is to be reorganized, responsible is an ex-TV producer. The defense minister wants to establish a "anti-drone shield".
Zelenskyy Announces New Air Defenses Ahead of Expected ‘Massive’ Russian Strike
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveiled new air defenses Monday that he said will help brace against future Russian attacks, which could come at any moment. The new system is made up of small groups deploying interceptor drones and comes as Zelenksyy has repeatedly called for increased assistance from western allies, including the United States, in its ongoing war with Russia. The Ukrainian president appointed a new deputy Air Force commander, Pa…
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