Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Lieutenant General Yurii Sodol, a senior military commander, amid public criticism over his leadership and accusations of incompetence. The decision comes as Ukrainian forces face significant challenges in the eastern region, with Russian troops advancing. Sodol, who was blamed for excessive casualties among Ukrainian troops, has been replaced by a brigadier general with a controversial combat record. This is the second top general Zelensky has sacked in recent weeks. Zelensky's move is part of broader efforts to strengthen Ukraine's military leadership. In addition, Zelensky visited the frontline in Pokrovsk, Donetsk, meeting with troops and introducing the new commander of the Joint Forces, General Hnatov. He was accompanied by Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi. Zelensky also announced the creation of the Unmanned Systems Forces as a separate branch within Ukraine's Armed Forces.
#Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented the new joint forces commander to troops defending the eastern frontline region of #Donetsk. https://t.co/eIixZX7am4
I honestly hate articles like this because they reveal the horrible reality for Ukrainians and the AFU. Firing top military brass due to "excessive casualties and accusations of incompetence", He's been in this post for over a year and he's just now being sacked? I think this is… https://t.co/zU7rTMwd0A
I honestly hate article like this because they reveal the horrible reality for Ukrainians and the AFU. Firing top military brass due to "excessive casualties and accusations of incompetence", He's been in this post for over a year and he's just now being sacked? I think this is… https://t.co/BiNuLTmHu2
Amid war setbacks and complaints, Ukraine changes another top general https://t.co/T1jhyVOD4w
1- Either way Zelensky looks weak: “President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine removed one of his top generals from his post on Monday amid public criticism that the commander’s decisions had led to excessive casualties.” “…the president’s announcement came after Bohdan… https://t.co/lO3CjQVJle
🇺🇦🇷🇺 #Ukrainian Forces Push Back #Russians in #ChasivYar; #Zelensky Appoints New Commander in #Donetsk https://t.co/uD1ONWKrz4
Zelenskyy approves Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council decision to establish Drone Forces https://t.co/mlJdnBmEpj
❗️President Volodymyr #Zelensky has instructed to deploy more drones to the Pokrovsky direction of the front following a meeting in #Donetsk region. https://t.co/UbKQH84hAG
📷 Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and Commander-in-Chief Col. Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi visited Ukrainian troops defending the Pokrovsk axis. #UkrainianArmy https://t.co/7RjFwILqqf
In #Ukraine, president Zelenskyi and senior military commanders visit Ukrainian troops in frontline city of #Pokrovsk, #Donetsk region, which has seen a large number of #Russia|n bombardments in recent weeks: https://t.co/eYm00eHCu5
A somewhat rumpled Zelensky took a traditional selfie near Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region https://t.co/zfFYhJnuy0
Donetsk region: visited 110th, 31st, and 47th Separate Mechanized Brigades. I received reports on the operational situation and discussed our actions with the Commander-in-Chief and brigade commanders. I also personally thanked our warriors and presented them with awards. I… https://t.co/i7TW7iLVwS
Zelensky visits frontline Donetsk region in east Ukraine ➡️ https://t.co/GejgaI3Blp https://t.co/GfqsqwH1Ns
I visited the Donetsk region together with our warriors, Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi, and the new Commander of the Joint Forces, General Hnatov. Today, I officially introduced him to all those responsible for defense in the Donetsk region and received reports directly from… https://t.co/q5tJjWhbh6
President Zelensky on the hottest part of the frontline today. In the eastern Donetsk region, he's visiting the town of Pokrovsk, which Russia's attempting to advance towards & is naturally reducing the town the dust, with constant indiscriminate shelling. He met with Chief of… https://t.co/uo7VLTiehj
🇺🇦👀 Zelensky went to Donetsk region together with Syrskyi and the new commander of the United Forces, General Gnatov! ❗️ "And there will be a separate conversation in Kyiv, in particular with government officials who should be here and in other places near the front. Solutions… https://t.co/Bcab3oE024
Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Donetsk region "Held a meeting here in Donetsk region about security and support for people - a detailed meeting. A lot of questions. And on life support - water, social issues, evacuation, and defense assistance, and housing reconstruction," he said. https://t.co/1JZnyv6yMy
⚡️The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr #Zelensky, enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of #Ukraine "On the creation of the Unmanned Systems Forces as a separate branch within the structure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine." 📷: AFP https://t.co/q6ZW1fPDuY
🔵 UKRAINE'S ZELENSKIY VISITS TROOPS IN FRONTLINE DONETSK REGION Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited troops in the eastern frontline Donetsk region with his top military leadership on Wednesday. Full Story via Reuters on PiQ Suite - Link in Bio
#Ukraine President Zelenskiy visits troops in the frontline town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region https://t.co/YyjOotaZyV
Zelenskiy is in Pokrovs'k, Donetsk Oblast, to support the troops. https://t.co/drw2Tjjda2
ZELENSKIY VISITS UKRAINE'S DONETSK REGION, MEETS MILITARY UNITS
Zelensky sacks top Ukrainian military general blamed for excess casualties by Azov Brigade chief of staff https://t.co/ghDpPkcIcg
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine removed one of his top generals, Yurii Sodol, from his post on Monday amid public criticism that the commander’s decisions had led to excessive casualties. https://t.co/ZgKrPrrdrD
Wonder what's happening to your $ in Ukraine? Zelensky just fired his top general after a literal neo-Nazi (Bohdan Krotevych, leader of the Azov regiment) told him to. Why? Because Ukraine is killing more of their own troops than "Russian generals" https://t.co/NXp4cQ9OqT
This is the second top Ukrainian general Zelenskiy sacks in recent weeks. https://t.co/BkwsZOLftW
Zelensky sacks top Ukraine general accused of incompetence https://t.co/FJY1J0E2my via @BBCWorld
Zelensky sacks top general accused of incompetence https://t.co/CbT3SrxyrM
#Ukrainian President, #VolodymyrZelensky, sacked another Top Commander, Lt. General Yury Sodol. Watch video for more details https://t.co/aHnz2lbwsn
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy replaces military commander amid 'abuse of power' reports Read: https://t.co/RSeijgnIq3 https://t.co/pVZKM5KOKN
A prominent soldier accused Yuriy Sodol, commander of the joint forces of Ukraine's army, of incompetence and blamed him for the deaths of 'thousands' of soldiers https://t.co/GDqGPwrxsP https://t.co/WoeXfQRVp9
#NDTVWorld | Amid War With Russia, Zelensky Dismisses Senior Ukrainian Army Commander https://t.co/xpOpvXdwpl https://t.co/aUmgki49uX
Zelenskiy replaces commander leading war on Russia in eastern Ukraine https://t.co/11Zg4jSkV3
Ukraine's #2* military officer is now a... brigadier general and former commander of a brigade with one of the worst combat records in the AFU - but one accrued while executing Zelensky's deranged orders to the letter. * I assume the commander of the Joint Forces is between the… https://t.co/wIi41V7NDI
Ukraine's #2 military officer* is now a... brigadier general and former commander of a brigade with one of the worst combat records in the AFU - but one accrued while executing Zelensky's deranged orders to the letter. * I assume the commander of the Joint Forces is between the… https://t.co/wIi41V7fOa
Senior Ukrainian military leader sacked by Zelenskyy https://t.co/MxYoyOms8K
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy replaced the head of the country’s forces in the east, faced with Russian troops that are advancing in the region. https://t.co/sqffH3gy9j