In a significant development in Ukraine's military leadership amid ongoing conflicts, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi announced a series of personnel changes within the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This decision comes after Syrskyi identified failures among several brigade commanders to effectively manage their units in critical situations, particularly in the Avdiivka sector, leading to a lack of control and posing threats to the lives of their subordinates. In response to these challenges, Syrskyi has taken corrective measures, including the sacking of several brigade Commanding Officers (COs) who failed to hold the line in the East, and reallocating additional ammunition resources and necessary reserves to the affected areas. President Volodymyr Zelensky has supported these changes, granting Syrskyi 'carte blanche' for personnel adjustments at his discretion, and expects a detailed report on further changes. These reshuffles and the allocation of resources signify a proactive approach to addressing the shortcomings in military leadership and operational effectiveness.
Ukraine’s top general announces brigade commander reshuffle Alexandr Syrsky said some of the officers have lost control of the situation on the battlefield https://t.co/GlwGeFiw8B https://t.co/UK9t4vuzfC
Eventful week in Ukraine's war politics: -High Commander Syrskyi says he sacked several brigades' COs for failing to hold the line in the East (stick); sent a battered brigade to the rear for replenishment (🥕). - Zelensky says he gave him an OK to replace "any" officers at will. https://t.co/oA2MhOiOuc
❗️Commander-in-Chief of AFU Syrskyi has "carte blanche for personnel changes in the army, in the headquarters, any", — Zelensky 🇺🇦 "At the beginning of the week, I expect detailed report and concrete proposals for further changes and our actions", he said. https://t.co/84anpaBVbI
🗞️ Some brigade commanders are not in control of the situation and their actions pose a threat to the life of their subordinates, personnel changes are needed, says Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. #UkrainianArmy https://t.co/qwgUmdZbmY
Commander-in-Chief is dissatisfied with commanders of some brigades and announces personnel changes https://t.co/eX99ljktTW
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Personnel reshuffles among commanders were carried out in individual combat brigades. This was done in order to preserve the life and health of the defenders, Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi confirms. https://t.co/376mBqKaFt
🇺🇦 The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi: 👀 "In some cases, when the commander does not control the situation, and the actions and commands directly pose a threat to the life and health of subordinates, I am forced to make personnel decisions," he said. https://t.co/BnjRP4r0pX
⚡️ Syrskyi dissatisfied with some brigade commanders, hints at personnel changes. https://t.co/0ffL4tz9f7
#Syrsky Admits ‘Miscalculations’ by Commanders in #Avdiivka Sector The Ukrainian Armed Forces chief assured that corrective measures have been taken on the ground, including allocating additional ammunition resources and necessary reserves. https://t.co/nmU89odmGq