All articles tagged with #military chief
Ukraine’s new armed forces chief, Mykhailo Drapatyi, vows to widen Kyiv's offensive against Russia, including behind-enemy-lines missions, as Zelenskyy says Ukrainian drones hit Russian logistics hubs and both sides intensify strikes; Russia claims battlefield gains while Washington signals possible diplomacy via a Rubio–Lavrov meeting, though prospects for peace remain uncertain.
Libyan military chief Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad died in a plane crash in Turkey along with four others, including his advisor and crew, after the jet reported a technical failure and requested an emergency landing. The crash occurred near Ankara, and investigations are ongoing, with the black box being analyzed in a neutral country. The incident is a significant loss for Libya amid ongoing internal conflict.
A private jet carrying Libya's military chief and others crashed in Turkey due to a technical malfunction, killing all on board, including key military figures involved in Libya's efforts to unify its divided military. The crash occurred after the plane issued an emergency signal due to an electrical fault, and the wreckage was found near Ankara. The incident is under investigation by Turkish authorities, with Libya planning to cooperate in the probe.
Kenya's military chief, Francis Ogolla, died in a helicopter crash along with nine other military members in the western part of the country. President William Ruto announced the tragic incident and stated that two people survived the crash. An investigative team has been dispatched to determine the cause of the accident, and the country will observe three days of mourning.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has replaced Gen. Valery Zaluzhny with Oleksandr Syrsky as the new military chief, a decision that may not sit well with troops due to Syrsky's controversial leadership style. Zelensky also mentioned that other commanders are being considered for promotions, and he has asked Zaluzhny to remain as part of the Ukrainian state's future team. The change comes amid a challenging military situation for Ukraine, with Russia regaining the strategic initiative and Ukraine facing shortages in troops and ammunition.