Azov brigade's Krotevych calls for resignation of general Syrskyi
Bohdan Krotevych, former chief of staff of the Azov brigade, accuses General Oleksandr Syrskyi of issuing orders that endanger the lives of soldiers. He calls for Syrskyi's resignation, claiming that the command does not understand modern principles of warfare.
What do you need to know?
- Bohdan Krotevych has called for General Oleksandr Syrskyi's resignation, accusing him of endangering the lives of soldiers with irresponsible orders.
- Krotewycz criticizes the command for lacking an understanding of modern war technologies, such as FPV drones and precision bombs.
- The former chief of staff plans to create a Strategic Operations and Intelligence Agency to gather information on countries hostile to Ukraine.
Why does Krotevych criticize General Syrskyi?
Bohdan Krotevych, in an interview with "The Guardian," accused General Oleksandr Syrskyi of issuing orders that he believes endanger soldiers' lives. Krotevych stated that the general issues orders are "borderline criminal."
Krotevych claims that the command forces soldiers to rest too close to the front line, putting them in danger. "The general staff issued an order that after finishing their shift, a soldier must rest about 50 metres from the front," said Krotevych.
What are the allegations against the Ukrainian army's command?
Krotevycz accuses the command of the Ukrainian army of not understanding modern rules of war, including the use of FPV drones and precision bombs. "They still have the mindset of fighting from World War II times," he added. He also criticizes the placement of headquarters, which he believes leads to unnecessary losses.
What does Bohdan Krotevych plan?
The former chief of staff of the Azov brigade announced plans to create a Strategic Operations and Intelligence Agency, which will gather intelligence about Russia, Belarus, North Korea, and other countries hostile to Ukraine. Krotevych emphasizes that he does not intend to engage in politics; his goal is to improve Ukraine's military strategy.