Ukraine dismisses six deputy defence ministers in reshuffle at ministry

18/9/2023 19:15

        The Ukrainian government decided to dismiss six deputy defence ministers on Monday following the appointment of a new defence minister earlier this
        month.
        
        The government gave no reason for the dismissals. Those removed from their post included Hanna Maliar, who has frequently issued public updates on Russia's war against Ukraine.
        
        Rustem Umerov was appointed defence minister less than two weeks ago to replace Oleksii Reznikov. The ministry had been dogged by media allegations of corruption while Reznikov was in the post although he faced no corruption allegations himself.