Ukrainian Ground Forces to review command operations – Ukrainian Defense Minister

The Ministry of Defense’s Main Inspectorate will conduct a thorough review of the Ukrainian Ground Forces Command, focusing on the efficiency of management processes, according to Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

Umerov believes that victory requires a deep analysis of experience and an honest understanding of mistakes, especially within the Ground Forces, Ukraine’s largest and most strategically significant military branch.

“Events within the Ground Forces directly impact the situation on the frontline. That is why I support the need for the new Ground Forces Commander, Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, to have a complete picture of the current state of affairs,” Umerov explained.

The inspection will include:

• Analysis of the organizational structure and responsibilities.
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of management processes.
• Compliance checks with legal regulations.

Based on the findings, reforms will be implemented in management systems and personnel policies. Operational processes will be optimized, and combat readiness will be enhanced through new approaches to training.

Scandals in the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Recently, the media reported on mistreatment by officers of the 211th Pontoon-Bridge Brigade of the Support Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including an incident where a soldier was reportedly tied to a wooden cross.

In response, the brigade’s commander, Oleh Poberezhniuk, has been charged with abuse of power.

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov stated that the Ministry of Defense’s Main Inspectorate will investigate these incidents. He also announced plans to establish the position of a military ombudsman to safeguard the rights of military personnel.