Deputy Commander of Ukrainian Air Force Resigns Over Defense Minister's Dismissal
"I believe that the removal of Fedorov is a great evil for the country's defense capabilities," wrote Pavel Yelizarov.
Pavel Yelizarov, photo from his Facebook
Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Colonel Pavel Yelizarov, resigned due to the dismissal of the country's Defense Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, RBC-Ukraine reports.
"Unfortunately, in the fifth year of the war, I wrote a report on my dismissal from the AFU. I believe that the removal of Fedorov is a great evil for the country's defense capabilities," Yelizarov wrote on his social media.
In Kyiv, several dozen people took part in protests against the Defense Minister's resignation. In support of Fedorov, people are gathering on the streets of Lviv.
Fedorov confirmed his resignation the previous evening. He had headed the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine since January 14.