Commander of the Training Department at Ground Forces Command resigns

Major General Viktor Nikoliuk has resigned from his post as Commander of the Training Department at Ground Forces Command.

Source: Nikoliuk on Facebook

Details: He also wrote that he plans to lead one of the formations and be a commander at one of the frontline areas.

Quote: "The present time requires every Ukrainian, and especially the military, to make every effort to defeat the Russian enemy.

And I plan to do all this by leading one of the formations and one of the frontline areas."

Background: In January 2024, Nikoliuk said that Ukraine had the ability to train any number of personnel determined by the new law on mobilisation, which might be adopted soon.

For reference:

• During his service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Nikoliuk has commanded a reconnaissance company, a tank battalion and a mechanised regiment at the Desna training centre, was Chief of Staff of the 93rd Separate Mechanised Brigade, and later the commander of the 92nd Separate Mechanised Brigade.
• From October 2021 to March 2023, he was the commander of Operational Command Pivnich (North).
• In March 2023, he was appointed Commander of the Training Department at Ground Forces Command. 

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