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Zelensky Appoints New Leaders for Ukraine's Security Services

3/26/2026

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On March 25, 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Serhii Hunkovskyi to lead the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Counterintelligence Department, and Viktor Zaiets to head its Military Counterintelligence Department.
The posts were vacant since January 5, 2026 after Zelensky dismissed Tupikov and Dubrovin.
Yevhen Khmara was named acting head of the SBU on January 5, 2026.
The SBU has played a role in counterintelligence and sabotage against Russian military targets.

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On March 25, 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Serhii Hunkovskyi to lead the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Counterintelligence Department, and Viktor Zaiets to head its Military Counterintelligence Department.
The posts were vacant since January 5, 2026 after Zelensky dismissed Tupikov and Dubrovin.
Yevhen Khmara was named acting head of the SBU on January 5, 2026.
The SBU has played a role in counterintelligence and sabotage against Russian military targets.