Reported about 1 year ago
On June 24, 2024, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy unexpectedly announced the dismissal of Lieutenant General Yuriy Sodol, the current commander of the Joint Forces, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Speculations suggest the removal may be related to previous public criticisms from Azov battalion leader Bohdan Krotevych, who accused Sodol of poor leadership leading to high soldier casualties. Sodol's replacement, Major General Andriy Hnatov, received praise from Krotevych. The situation highlights the sensitivity of frontline decision-making as Ukraine faces Russian attacks, with high-level reshuffles in Kyiv. Sodol, a graduate of the Ukrainian National Defense University, faced criticism not only from lower-ranked officers but also from Ukrainian media for his notorious behavior during service, while Hnatov earned the trust of subordinates for his role in recapturing southern areas from Russia. This latest development underlines the challenges Ukraine is confronting on multiple fronts.
Source: YAHOO