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Kyiv
Updated Saturday, February 10, 2024-11:13
Military tactics Zelensky redesigns entire strategy in Ukraine
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, continues with the changes in the military leadership after the dismissal of the head of the Armed Forces,
Valeri Zaluzhni
, by announcing the appointment of a new head of the
General Staff
.
In his nightly speech to the Ukrainian population, Zelensky appointed Major General
Anatoly Bargilevich
as head of the General Staff of the Armed Forces this Friday, replacing Lieutenant General Sergey Shaptala.
The appointment of this important position - along with that of his deputies - occurred at the suggestion of the new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces,
Oleksandr Sirski
, who replaces Zaluzhni after his dismissal on Thursday.
"He is an experienced person and understands the tasks of this war and the objectives of Ukraine," Zelensky said of Bargilievich.
Bargilievich, 54, has held the position of commander of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine since October 2023.
According to Zelensky, Sirsky has also already identified candidates to fill the positions of deputies to the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces.
"They are all professional and battle-hardened, each with a clear understanding of the front line and the real needs of Ukrainian soldiers," Zelensky emphasized.