President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Mykola Oleshchuk from the post of commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The corresponding decree No. 600/2024 was published on the website of the Office of the President on August 30.

The reasons for Oleshchuk's dismissal from the post of commander of the Armed Forces are not indicated in the document.

As reported by the General Staff, in accordance with the order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky, Lieutenant General Anatoly Nikolaevich Krivonozhko, commander of the Center Air Command of the Air Force, has been approved for the temporary performance of duties as commander of this branch of the armed forces.

In addition to the decree, an address from Volodymyr Zelensky appeared, in which, among other things, he personally announced the decision to replace the commander of the Ukrainian Air Force.

I am infinitely grateful to all our military pilots, all engineers, all soldiers of fire groups, air defense crews, all those who really fight for Ukraine, for the result. This is also necessary at the command level, we must strengthen and take care of people, take care of personnel, take care of all our soldiers, – the president said.

As is known, Nikolai Oleshchuk took up the post of Air Force Commander on August 9, 2021, replacing Sergei Drozdov. On the same day, he was introduced by President Volodymyr Zelensky during a working visit to Zmeiny Island.