Zelensky appoints new Logistics Forces commander following meeting with military leadership

President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Yurii Pohrybnyi as the new commander of Ukraine's Logistics Forces on August 17, according to a presidential decree. This move is part of a military leadership reshuffle that also saw the dismissal of former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in July, leading to ongoing protests. The Logistics Forces are tasked with organizing supplies and maintenance for the Ukrainian army, covering technical and logistical support including storage, repair, transportation of weapons, ammunition, military equipment, food, and fuel.

In his Aug. 17 address, Zelensky stated that experienced commanders will be granted more decision-making authority in various frontline areas. He mentioned that additional organizational decisions and resources would be made to enhance the capabilities of units in the Sloviansk sector, Kostiantynivka, and the Pokrovsk area. Pohrybnyi, a veteran of the Armed Forces since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2014, has served as a deputy commander and commander of the 532nd Repair and Recovery Regiment since 2020, as reported by Ukrinform.

Zelensky also revealed that discussions with Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi led to five personnel appointments already approved, with more to come.