• 11/30/2024

Controversial officer dismissed as chief of Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces Command: Ukrainska Pravda learns his successor

Pravda Ukraine

Roman Hladkyi, who became embroiled in a high-profile controversy following his appointment as Chief of Staff of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Command in the summer of 2024, was dismissed from his position. Ukrainska Pravda has found that he has been succeeded by the former commander of the 28th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Colonel Oleksii Halabuda.

Source: Ukraine’s Defence Ministry in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda

Quote from the Defence Ministry: “The inspection conducted by the Security Service of Ukraine determined that Roman Hladkyi could no longer remain as Chief of Staff of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

As a result, he was dismissed from his position on 14 October 2024 and reassigned as a reserve officer in a reserve battalion.

This decision was made after completing all necessary procedures and conducting a thorough review aimed at enhancing the unit’s efficiency and its capacity to address modern challenges.”

Details: Ukraine’s Defence Ministry told Ukrainska Pravda that Colonel Oleksii Halabuda, former commander of the 28th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Unmanned Systems Forces.

Background: 

  • In the summer of 2024, Roman Hladkyi was appointed Chief of Staff of the Unmanned Systems Forces Command. This caused outrage among social media users and provoked a scandal.
  • The Ukrainian military rejected all the allegations made.
  • The DeepState military analysis project said Hladkyi was suspected of treason, espionage and corruption. His wife holds Russian citizenship and his daughter has represented Russia in sports competitions.
  • The SSU stated on 3 September that it did not conduct a check of Roman Hladkyi before he was appointed chief of staff of the Unmanned Systems Forces, as “it is not required by law” for that position.
  • Later, the SSU press service further stated the following: “The Security Service of Ukraine conducted a check of Roman Hladkyi in 2020 in connection with his access to state secrets”.
  • Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi decided that the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) should carry out additional special vetting of Roman Hladkyi.

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