President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine announced the dismissal of Lt. Gen. Mykola Oleschuk as head of the Air Force, occurring shortly after an F-16 warplane crash, suspected to be linked to friendly fire from a Patriot missile battery. This incident follows another firing earlier this year of the military's top leader and emphasizes the need for stronger military leadership amid ongoing conflicts with Russian forces. Zelensky stressed the importance of taking care of personnel and soldiers.
The crash of the F-16 occurred during a defensive operation against intense aerial assaults from Russian forces. Local authorities reported that on the day of the announcement, Russian attacks on Kharkiv resulted in the deaths of at least seven people and injuring many others, highlighting the urgent need for effective military operations and improved safety measures to prevent potential friendly fire, particularly in chaotic attack scenarios.
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