Bohdan Krotevych
Bohdan 'Tavr' Krotevych is a Ukrainian military officer who recently concluded his service as the Chief of Staff of the 12th Special Purpose Brigade 'Azov'. He played a significant role in key military operations during the Anti-Terrorist Operation and Joint Forces Operation, and was instrumental in the defense of Mariupol during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. After returning from captivity in September 2022, he focused on restoring the combat readiness of the brigade and expanding its capabilities. His leadership was crucial during the summer counteroffensive in 2023, particularly in the Zaporizhzhia direction. He recently made headlines for leaving his position, with the reasons for his departure not publicly specified.
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Ukraine:
Bohdan Krotevych is a former head of the Azov brigade who has recently transitioned to civilian life after serving over 10 years in the military.
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Ukraine:
Bohdan Krotevych is mentioned as the chief of staff who would have taken command if necessary.
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United Kingdom:
Bohdan Krotevych, a former chief of staff at the Azov brigade, says too much attention has been focused on infantry counterstrikes.
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Pakistan:
Bohdan Krotevych warned Zelenskiy of the threat, saying the frontline in the area was a complete mess.
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United Kingdom:
A former senior Ukrainian army officer, Bohdan Krotevych, said the piercing of Ukraine’s lines had come about because 'instead of reinforcing defensive units with infantry'.
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United States:
Bohdan Krotevych is a former chief of staff of Ukraine’s elite Azov Brigade and has warned about Ukraine’s dwindling defenses.
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Tanzania:
Bohdan Krotevych warned President Zelenskiy of the threat, stating that the frontline in the area was 'a complete mess'.
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Greece:
Bohdan Krotevych, a lieutenant colonel, strongly disagrees with the usefulness of the motorcycle unit.
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Ukraine:
Bohdan Krotevych is a former chief of staff of the 12th Special Purpose Brigade 'Azov' whose name was mistakenly omitted from a presidential decree on awards.
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Ukraine:
Bohdan Krotevych stated that his name disappeared from the presidential decree awarding him the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi of the second degree.
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