Zelensky appointed a new commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: what we know about Hero of Ukraine Kryvonozhko.

The Ukrainian president appointed Lieutenant General and Hero of Ukraine since 2023 – Anatoliy Kryvonozhko as the head of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Anatoliy Kryvonozhko

Anatoliy Kryvonozhko is a famous participant in the Russian-Ukrainian war and a lieutenant general. He was awarded for his courage during the conflict in 2022.

Anatoliy Kryvonozhko was born on July 23, 1965. Throughout his career, he has led various units, including the 114th Tactical Aviation Brigade and the 'Center' Air Command.

During his command, over 1160 aerial targets, more than 100 ground targets, and one surface target were destroyed.

Since the beginning of last year, he temporarily performed the duties of the commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and now he holds this position permanently.

Commander's Awards

• Hero of Ukraine with the order 'Golden Star' (August 24, 2023);
• Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky II degree (January 13, 2023);
• Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky III degree (June 10, 2022);
• Order of Daniel of Galicia (March 19, 2022).

The Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is celebrated by Ukrainians on August 3. On this date, President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude for the protection of the country's sky and appointed Anatoliy Kryvonozhko as the new commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Lieutenant General Anatoliy Kryvonozhko as the commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Kryvonozhko is an outstanding military officer and Hero of Ukraine, awarded for his courage in the fight against the occupiers. He has significant experience in leading subordinates and successful achievements in destroying enemy targets. This appointment is an additional step toward strengthening Ukraine's defense capability and national security.