KYIV (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has replaced the commander of Ukraine's Territorial Defence Forces, which have played an important role in helping defend the country since Russia's invasion.
A presidential order published on Monday announced the appointment of Major General Anatoliy Barhylevych as the new commander.
Part of the armed forces, the Territorial Defence Forces' roles include protection of critical facilities, combating sabotage and enemy intelligence forces, and maintaining security in Ukraine.
They must also ensure defence while the full deployment of the main armed forces is underway.
Umerov has said his priorities include making the ministry the main institution for coordinating Ukrainian defence forces, enhancing the value attached to individual soldiers, developing Ukraine's military industry and fighting corruption.
Persons:
Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Anatoliy Barhylevych, Ihor Tantsyura, Barhylevych, Zelenskiy, Rustem Umerov, Umerov, Yuliia Dysa, Timothy Heritage
Organizations:
Territorial Defence Forces, Monday
Locations:
Ukraine, Russia