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Posted on February 26, 2025
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President Zelenskiy dismisses Andriy Hnatov as Joint Forces Commander following his new appointment as Deputy Chief of the General Staff.
(Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday dismissed the commander of the Joint Forces of Ukraine's Armed Forces, Andriy Hnatov, following his appointment to another position.
Hnatov, named to his current post last June, was dismissed by virtue of a presidential decree.
A decree issued last month said Hnatov had been appointed Deputy Chief of the General Staff.
Hnatov's appointment to his current post last June was made to replace Lieutenant-General Yuri Sodol, after reports surfaced that he had performed badly in the war against Russia.
Hnatov had previously served as deputy commander of the southern theatre of operations and played a leading role in recapturing much of southern Kherson region from Russian invaders.
(Reporting by Ron Popeski; Editing by Sandra Maler)
President Zelenskiy dismissed Andriy Hnatov, the commander of the Joint Forces of Ukraine's Armed Forces.
Hnatov was appointed as the Deputy Chief of the General Staff following his dismissal.
Hnatov was appointed to replace Lieutenant-General Yuri Sodol due to reports of poor performance in the war against Russia.
Hnatov had previously served as deputy commander of the southern theatre of operations and was instrumental in recapturing much of the southern Kherson region from Russian invaders.
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