The next Ukrainian army commander will carry on that work with a fresh outlook and renewed energy, Zelensky said. The man picked by Zelensky to replace Zaluzhny – Oleksandr Syrsky – is well known in Ukraine for leading successful operations in defensive fighting around Kyiv in Feb.-Mar. “They will serve under the command of the most experienced Ukrainian commander [Syrsky],” Zelensky said. All cut their teeth in combat, in front-line fighting, as junior officers during Russia’s first invasion of Ukraine in 2014. He was one of the first AFU commanders to lead troops against regular Russian army units in pitched battles.

Source: Forbes February 10, 2024 13:42 UTC