Zelenski calls new commanders. Which post was moved the head of the ground forces that resigned after the Risk attack on a Ukrainian military polygon
Volodimir Zelenski, on a visit to the Donetk front, photo: Ukraine Presiden via Bestimage / Bestimage / Profimedia
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski replaced the commanders of the air assault and forces of unanswered systems within the Ukrainian army on Tuesday, Ukrainska Pravda announces. Also, the commander of the ground forces that resigned two days ago was named on a new post.
Robert “Madyar” Brovdi is now the commander of the forces of unanswered systems, and Oleh Apostol is the new commander of the air assault.
“The appointment of Oleh Apostol was approved in the position of commander of the air assault and Robert Brovdi as commander of the forces of unanswered systems. This also marks a greater concentration on the fighting problems, because the success of the best brigades must be extended,” says Volodimir Zelenski.
Vadim Suharevski, who previously led the forces of unanswered systems, was appointed deputy commander of the Skhid Operational Command (East). According to Zelenski, Suharevski's task will be to modernize this command.
Ihor Skîbiuk, the former commander of the air assault forces, was appointed deputy chief of the General Staff.
“Vision different from that of management”
After a year in office, Vadim Suharevski wrote on Tuesday in a post on social networks that he is proud to have led the forces of unanswered systems during the first and most difficult year of training.
However, he added that, at this stage, his vision for the future development of forces for unanswered systems was different from that of the management.
“In this situation, I think it is an honest and professional decision to end my mandate of commander for forces for unanswered systems. I leave my position with a deep confidence in all those who continue to carry on this idea.”
Mihailo Drapatii, named at the command of the entered forces
Also on Tuesday, President Volodimir Zelenski appointed Mihailo Drapati as the commander of Ukraine's enunious forces.
The drapiei was until two days ago the commander of the Ground Forces.
On Sunday, June 1, Russia launched a missile attack on a Ukrainian Land Forces training unit, killing at least 12 people and injuring over 60. Drapatii resigned the same day because of the tragedy, mentioning that, as a commander, he was not able to fully make sure that his orders were executed. Later, he said he would stay in service, because he had talked to President Zelenski and had received a task on his part.
“Mihailo Drapati will focus exclusively on fighting issues and has been appointed commander of the meeting forces, so that he can dedicate 100% of his front to the front,” Zelenski said on Tuesday.
Regarding the system of ground forces, in particular tasks such as training, training, changes in military enrollment offices and everything related to them, another person will be responsible for this, ”said the Ukrainian president.
The Ukrainian Minister of Defense, Rustem Umierov, announced on Tuesday that a new person will be called the command of the Ground Forces, who will be responsible for recruiting, mobilizing, training and introducing new approaches to ensure the quality of the training. But Umierov did not specify who and when he will be appointed to this position.
