On July 16, local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky announced on social media that Evgeny Hemala has been appointed acting Minister of Defense. After completing the legal procedures, it will be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for review and vote to formally appoint him as Minister of Defense. Zelensky said that Hemara has experience in participating in long-range strike operations, and also has management experience in the “Alpha” special operations center of the Ukrainian National Security Service, which is highly in line with Ukraine's current defense needs.

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