Umerov presented a separate vertical of the Ministry of Defense, which will be responsible for aviation
Rustem Umyerov, Minister of Defense of Ukraine reported on the creation of a new vertical within the structure of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff, which will be solely responsible for the development of aviation.
“Our goal is to increase the effectiveness of the existing platforms and master new technologies that will give Ukraine an advantage in the sky. We already have the F-16s, which have proven their effectiveness, as well as the French Mirage. This is just the beginning, and we will develop this direction further.” – Umerov explained.
The Minister reported that today, in agreement with the President of Ukraine, he signed an order on the appointment of Major General Oleksiy Marchenko to the post of Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Brigadier General Serhii Golubtsov to the position of Deputy Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and Colonel Oleksandr Dyakiv to the position of Aviation Commander and Deputy Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In addition, Umyerov submitted a proposal to the Cabinet of Ministers for the appointment of Oleksandr Kozenko as Deputy Minister of Defense for Aviation Affairs.
“He worked as my advisor for a long time, in particular, he dealt with the adaptation of the F-16 and Mirage in Ukraine. Now his task is to expand these developments to the entire military aviation system. Air superiority is the protection of our people, it is the strengthening of our offensive capabilities. Ukrainian soldiers must receive powerful reinforcements from the sky. And we will do everything necessary for this.” Umerov stressed.
Major General Oleksiy Marchenko has more than 30 years of service in aviation. He started as an instructor pilot, served in reconnaissance and fighter regiments, commanded a squadron and a brigade of tactical aviation. He held the position of first deputy, and later commander of the “West” air command. He managed the Specialized Aviation Combat Training Center, worked in the structures of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Enterprise for Air Traffic Services of Ukraine.
Brigadier General Serhii Golubtsov is an experienced Air Force officer. He began his service in fighter aviation, commanded a squadron and a brigade, held the positions of deputy commander of the “Center” and “West” air commands, was a member of the leadership of the Air Force Command, was responsible for the training of personnel and the development of aviation capabilities.
Colonel Oleksandr Dyakiv has almost 30 years of military experience. He made his way from a pilot to the commander of a tactical aviation brigade, headed the faculty of retraining and advanced training of aviation personnel. He currently holds the post of Chief of Staff – Deputy Aviation Commander of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
