{
  "id": 328232,
  "title": "Pentagon Removes General Overseeing Ukraine Military Support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/pentagon-removes-general-overseeing-ukraine-military-support",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-08T10:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Post",
    "slug": "kyiv-post",
    "url": "https://www.kyivpost.com/post/81968"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, the commander of the US 5th Army Corps overseeing US military operations in Europe and logistical support for Ukraine, has been unexpectedly removed from his position, according to ABC News on August 7. The general was set to depart his post in approximately two months, but his abrupt dismissal has not been disclosed. Maj. Gen. Thomas Feltey, his designated successor, has already received confirmation from the US Senate and was scheduled to take command in October. Brig. Gen. John B. Mountford, formerly the deputy commanding general for readiness, is currently serving as the acting commander. The 5th Army Corps, under Costanza's leadership since April 2024, has been pivotal in coordinating US military assistance to Ukraine and maintaining US troop presence on NATO's eastern flank. The corps has played a crucial role in this capacity since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Costanza's removal is part of a broader series of personnel changes within the US military structure since Pete Hegseth took the role of defense secretary. Hegseth has overseen the dismissal or suspension of over twenty-four high-ranking officers, although without public explanations. However, an unnamed source close to the matter told ABC News that Costanza's dismissal was not politically motivated or linked to Hegseth's restructuring of military leadership. This move aligns with a recent shift in US military strategy in Europe under the Trump administration, which includes reviewing and reducing US troop levels in the region. Despite proposed troop withdrawals and past diplomatic tensions, such as a temporary suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing in March 2025 following a contentious meeting between US President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky, US-Ukrainian military collaboration has recently stabilized. Recent enhancements in intelligence sharing have bolstered Ukraine's capacity to carry out precise long-range strikes against Russian military and energy infrastructure.",
  "summary": "The Pentagon has prematurely removed Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza from his command of the US 5th Army Corps, approximately two months before his scheduled handover. The 5th Army Corps plays a crucial role in coordinating US ground forces in Europe, securing NATO’s eastern flank, and facilitating military assistance to Ukraine. While the reasons for the early dismissal remain undisclosed, it occurs…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}