PoliticsZelensky appoints new Logistics Forces commander amid military reshuffle

President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Yurii Pohrybnyi as commander of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Logistics Forces on Aug. 17, replacing Volodymyr Karpenko. The move comes amid a broader military leadership reshuffle. Zelensky said five personnel decisions had been approved and experienced commanders would receive greater authority in several frontline areas.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-08-17 21:46Original