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Zelensky Visits Donbas to Introduce New Joint Forces Commander. Brigadier General Andrii Hnatov, a decorated officer, was appointed as a Joint Forces Commander on Monday following Yurii Sodol's dismissal.

President Volodymyr Zelensky, accompanied by the commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, arrived in the Donetsk region to introduce the new commander of the Joint Forces, General Andrii Hnatov.

Appointed on Monday, June 24, following Lieutenant General Yurii Sodol's dismissal. 

Brigadier General Andrii Hnatov, a decorated officer, previously led the defence of Mykolayiv and Bakhmut and has been Deputy Commander of Operational Command South since 2022.

His visit, the President met with soldiers from the 110th and 47th brigades, who are actively engaged in fighting in eastern Ukraine. He recorded his address in Pokrovsk, an area near fierce hostilities. "Today, I officially introduced Andrii Hnatov to all those responsible for defence in the Donetsk region. We heard reports directly from the positions," Zelensky said.

Zelensky noted there would be further discussion in Kyiv, particularly with officials who need to be more present at the front. "I was surprised some relevant officials had not been here for 6-months or more, he draw appropriate conclusions from them," he added.

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Zelensky noted. He would be further discussion in Kyiv, particularly with officials who need to be more present at the front. "I was surprised some relevant officials had not been here for 6-months or more....Russia reportedly launched the missiles and drones from various locations overnight, including Russia's Tambov and Kursk oblasts, the Black Sea, and occupied Crimea.

In drones launched, Russia also launched one Kh-47 Kinzhal ballistic missile, 4 cruise missiles, and 1 guided Kh-59 missile, Throughout the night, the Air Force warned of nationwide missile threats. Sounds of explosions were heard in the city of Kyiv, as well as in Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Suspilne reported around 3:30 a.m. local time - although the explosions did not amount to any reported damage or casualties.

Drone attacks are a daily occurrence in Ukraine, affecting various regions across the country. Mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Air Force were involved in repelling the air attacks.

In recent months, Russian attacks on critical infrastructure have increasingly targeted Ukrainian energy facilities.Overnight on June 27, Russia's Defense Ministry also claimed that its air defenses had shot down seven Ukrainian-launched drones over Moscow, Tver, and Belgorod oblasts. The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the claim.

https://kyivindependent.com/air-force-uk...overnight/