93st OMBR Commander Krutkov appointed Deputy Commander of the Ground Forces
Colonel Shamil Krutkov has been appointed Deputy Commander of the Ground Forces under Brigadier General Svyatoslav Zaiets.
Colonel Shamil Krutkov has been promoted to the position of Deputy Commander of the Ground Forces, reporting directly to Brigadier General Svyatoslav Zaiets. His primary responsibility will involve maintaining clear communication with tactical units, such as independent battalions, regiments, and brigades, with the objective of swiftly addressing and resolving any issues that may arise.
This direct line of communication at the Brigade level is intended to expedite decision-making processes and more effectively meet the urgent needs of combat units.
In November 2024, Colonel Krutkov took over as the Commander of the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade, making him the youngest commander of a formation at that level. He has received the prestigious Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, III class for his service. According to Hromadske, during his final months as Commander-in-Chief, Oleksandr Syrsky initiated a process to dismiss Krutkov, but this was subsequently suspended by the new Commander-in-Chief, Mykhailo Drapaty, who ordered Krutkov to return to his duties.
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