Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree appointing a new commander of the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The position was filled by military surgeon and Medical Service Colonel Kostyantyn Humenyuk.
In a separate decree, the head of state dismissed Anatoliy Kazmirchuk from this position; Kazmirchuk had headed the agency since 2023.
Key Details of the Appointment
- Joint decision: According to Pavlo Palisa, deputy head of the Office of the President, the President approved the personnel change jointly with Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapaty.
- Authority and reputation: The Office of the President emphasized that the new commander enjoys well-deserved authority among military personnel and is highly trusted by the volunteer community.
Source: Website of the President of Ukraine
