Yevhen Khmara previously served as commander of the Security Service of Ukraine’s (SBU) Alpha Special Operations Center and oversaw the agency’s long-range operations.

he recent dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov highlights a strategic disagreement over military modernization, sparking public protests and a broader government…

The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Yevhen Khmara as acting defence minister.

As of today, July 20, Yevhen Khmara is officially serving as acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine. — Ukrinform.

Yevhen Khmara previously served as commander of the Security Service of Ukraine’s (SBU) Alpha Special Operations Center and oversaw the agency’s long-range operations.

The president’s move comes after days of protests triggered by the removal of his popular defence minister.