UkrainePublished: 16 July 2026 at 10:36

Ukraine’s Deputy Air Force Commander Resigns Over Minister’s Dismissal

Pavlo Yelizarov, the No. 2 in the Air Force since January, has submitted his resignation, citing the removal of the departing minister as the sole reason.

Pavlo Yelizarov, who has been the deputy commander of Ukraine’s Air Force since January, has handed in his resignation. In his report, he stated that the only reason for his decision was the dismissal of the outgoing minister. No further details about the specific minister or circumstances have been provided.

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