President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the Donetsk region. He introduced the new commander of the Joint Forces, General Andriy Hnatov.
The Head of State notes that he arrived in Donbas with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi and the new Commander of the Joint Forces, General Hnatov.
"Today, I officially introduced Andriy Hnatov to all those responsible for defense in the Donetsk region. Listened to the reports directly from the positions." the President says.
Zelenskyy also met with soldiers of the 110th and 47th Brigades fighting in eastern Ukraine. The President recorded his address in Pokrovsk, near where active hostilities are taking place.
He also held a meeting in the Donetsk region on security and support for people.
"There will be a separate conversation in Kyiv, particularly with officials who must be here and in other areas near the frontline – in difficult communities where people need immediate solutions. Solutions that simply cannot be seen from Kyiv. I was surprised to learn that some relevant officials have not been here for six months or more. There will be a serious conversation, and I will draw appropriate conclusions regarding them," Zelensky adds.
Replacing Commander of Joint Forces
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently announced the change of the Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Previously, the position was held by Yuriy Sodol, who replaced Serhiy Nayev. This was preceded by rumors of an investigation against Sodol.
Zelenskyy appointed Brigadier General Andriy Hnatov as the Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.