Long-Range Strike Command to be established within Ukrainian Armed Forces

Tetyana Oliynyk - 10 July, 20:43

Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: President’s Office

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree establishing a Long-Range Strike Command within the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Source: Zelenskyy's address on 10 July; decree published on the Office of the President's website

Quote: "Today, I signed a decree establishing a special command within the Armed Forces – the Long-Range Strike Command, effectively a command for global impact on Russia over this war.

This command must concentrate 100% of the available resources to reduce Russia's warfighting potential even more significantly. The commander in this area will be a strong leader with the highest level of experience."

Details: The decree states that the command is being established "to enhance the effectiveness of long-range strikes, reduce the enemy's ability to wage war against Ukraine, and undermine its military potential".

The president instructed the minister of defence and the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to submit a candidate for appointment as commander of the Long-Range Strike Command.

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