Biletskyi: replacing Malyuk will weaken Ukraine's defence capability

Biletskyi: replacing Malyuk is a direct weakening of one of the most effective elements of Ukraine's military machine

Commander Third separate assault brigade Andrii Biletskyi said. replacement of the head of the Security Service of Ukraine Vasyl Malyuk means direct weakening of one of the most effective elements of the Ukrainian military machine.

According to Biletskyi, it was under the leadership of Vasyl Malyuk Security Service of Ukraine has turned into a a key strategic factor in the war.

Biletskyi's arguments

He stressed that during Malyuk's leadership, the SBU provided security:

• blows to russia's economic hubs;

• irreparable losses of russia's strategic aviation;

• The actual withdrawal of the Russian fleet from the war.

Biletsky warned that any personnel replacement at this stage would create additional risks for the frontline and the overall defence capability of the state.

Context.

The statement came amid discussions about possible personnel decisions in the security sector. Biletskyi emphasised that in the context of intense hostilities Stability of power structures management is critical to maintaining the results achieved.