President Zelenskyy appoints new Special Operations Forces chief

On 3 November, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had decided to dismiss Special Operations Forces Commander Viktor Khorenko from his post and replace him with Colonel Serhii Lupanchuk.

“I’ve conducted replacement in the command structure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and appointed Colonel Serhii Lupanchuk as the new commander of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

He is an experienced officer – a combat officer, a competent commander, and a person who can bring greater strength to our Special Operations Forces. We are looking forward to new results,” said the president.

The Special Operations Forces is a part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine that conducts reconnaissance, intelligence, and psychological operations.

Former Commander of the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine Viktor Khorenko will continue to carry out special tasks in the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, added Zelenskyy.

You could close this page. Or you could join our community and help us produce more materials like this. We keep our reporting open and accessible to everyone because we believe in the power of free information. This is why our small, cost-effective team depends on the support of readers like you to bring deliver timely news, quality analysis, and on-the-ground reports about Russia's war against Ukraine and Ukraine's struggle to build a democratic society. A little bit goes a long way: for as little as the cost of one cup of coffee a month, you can help build bridges between Ukraine and the rest of the world, plus become a co-creator and vote for topics we should cover next. Become a patron or see other ways to support. Become a Patron!