War in Ukraine: Zelensky replaces head of Territorial Defense Forces

The head of the Territorial Defense Forces almost three months after its launch of war with Russia replaced the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky without explaining the reason.

The Ministry of Defense pointed out today. Monday (16/5) that Zelensky appointed Lieutenant General Ihor Tancyura in order to succeed Yuri Haluskin as commander of the forces that help the Ukrainian army to defend the country after the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24th.

The ministry stressed in a relevant announcement that Tancyura is an experienced officer who previously served as chief of staff of Ukraine’s ground forces.

He said the Territorial Defense Forces had grown rapidly since their inception shortly before the invasion and were playing an important role in the conflict with the Russia.

“The explosive enlargement of the structure, especially in situations of intense battle, is a huge experience, (with) mistakes and achievements. “There are successes and, unfortunately, losses,” the ministry said in a statement issued by the Athens News Agency.

The Ministry of Defense separately stated today that a battalion of the Territorial Defense Forces advanced to the border with Russia after repelling the Russian forces that attacked the northeastern city of Kharkov.

Source: News Beast

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