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93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade commander Shamil Krutkov appointed deputy commander of Ground Forces
Colonel Shamil Krutkov has been appointed deputy to Brigadier General Sviatoslav Zaits, commander of the Ground Forces.
The Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced the appointment, Censor.NET reports.
Key responsibilities
The Ground Forces said Krutkov’s main responsibility as deputy commander would be to communicate directly with tactical-level units, including separate battalions, regiments and brigades.
The aim is to identify and resolve problems in these units quickly.
Direct communication between the Ground Forces Command and brigades will allow decisions to be made several times faster and help meet the urgent needs of combat units more effectively.
Background
- In November 2024, Shamil Krutkov took command of the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar," becoming the youngest commander of a formation at that level.
- He was awarded the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, 3rd Class.
