Voldymyr Zelenksy has replaced Ukraine’s joint forces commander after an Azov chief accused the general of “killing more Ukrainians than any Russian general”.

Speaking in his nightly address on Monday, the Ukrainian president gave no reason for the dismissal of Lieutenant General Yuri Sodol from his role which involves planning operations at a strategic level.

Ukrainian media earlier reported that Bohdan Krotevych, a senior officer in the Azov National Guard Brigade, had formally filed a request for the investigation of Sodol. 

In a post on Telegram, Krotevych wrote: “I called for an investigation into one military general, who, in my opinion, caused more Ukrainian casualties than any Russian general. 

“I don’t care if they investigate me or put me in jail. 

“It’s unacceptable that lower-ranking officers are judged for losing observation posts, but the general is not held accountable for losing entire regions and thousands of soldiers.”

Although Krotevych did not name the general, Ukrainska Pravda, a Ukrainian newspaper, said sources confirmed the man to be Sodol.

Sodol has been replaced by Brigadier General Andriy Hnatov, Mr Zelenksy said.

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