Ukraine's top commander Valery Zaluzhny, who has led Kyiv's forces throughout Russia's invasion, has been removed from his post, defence minister Rustem Umerov said on Thursday.
"Today, a decision was made to change the leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. I am sincerely grateful to Valery Fedorovych (Zaluzhny) for all his achievements and victories," Umerov said on social media.
UKRAINE'S DEFENCE MINISTER SAYS DECISION TAKEN TO CHANGE MILITARY LEADERSHIP
Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said the decision was taken on Thursday to change the Ukrainian military leadership.
"The war does not remain the same. War changes and demands change. New approaches and new strategies are needed. Today, a decision was made on the need to change the leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," Umerov said in a statement.
