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Zelensky Appoints New Air Force Commander Amid Modernization Efforts

8/4/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Lieutenant General Anatoliy Kryvonozhko as the new commander of the Air Force, filling a leadership void that lasted nearly a year. This strategic move aims to modernize Ukraine's aviation, enhance NATO integration, and expand the fleet with advanced F-16s and Mirage jets, paving the way for a robust 20-year plan.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Lieutenant General Anatoliy Kryvonozhko as the new commander of the Air Force, filling a leadership void that lasted nearly a year. This strategic move aims to modernize Ukraine's aviation, enhance NATO integration, and expand the fleet with advanced F-16s and Mirage jets, paving the way for a robust 20-year plan.