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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Bohdan Krotevych expressed reservations about the official figures regarding Russian losses, suggesting they may be overestimated.
Un general american susține că povestea cu „victoria inevitabilă” a Rusiei este mai degrabă propagandă decât realitate. Ce arată cifrele de pe front?
Romania· 2026-02-19
Bohdan Krotevych is a former chief of staff in Ukraine’s Azov brigade and a public critic of the current military strategy.
Ukraine’s best hope may lie elsewhere as Russia inches forward on the battlefield | Ukraine
United Kingdom· 2025-12-24
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.
Богдан Кротевич – претензії до Сирського, попередження від СБУ, українські ПВК
Ukraine· 2025-10-15
Bohdan Krotevych is mentioned as the chief of staff who would have taken command if necessary.
Святослав ''Калина'' Паламар, ''Азов'': ''Азовсталь'', рішення Редіса, зустріч з Медведчуком, бої на Покровському напрямкуUkraine· 2025-09-02
Bohdan Krotevych, a former chief of staff at the Azov brigade, says too much attention has been focused on infantry counterstrikes.
As Ukraine battles to hold lines, Trump may find Putin difficult to persuade | UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-14
Bohdan Krotevych warned Zelenskiy of the threat, saying the frontline in the area was a complete mess.
Russia tries to make sudden advance in Ukraine before Trump-Putin summit: report - World
Pakistan· 2025-08-12
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'.
Ukraine will not cede land that could be Russian springboard for new war, Zelenskyy says | UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-12Bohdan Krotevych is a former chief of staff of Ukraine’s elite Azov Brigade and has warned about Ukraine’s dwindling defenses.
Russian troops pierce Ukraine’s patchy defenses in Donetsk, days before Trump-Putin summit
United States· 2025-08-12
Bohdan Krotevych warned President Zelenskiy of the threat, stating that the frontline in the area was 'a complete mess'.
Russia makes sudden advance in Ukraine before Trump-Putin summit, maps show
Tanzania· 2025-08-12
Bohdan Krotevych, a lieutenant colonel, strongly disagrees with the usefulness of the motorcycle unit.
Δίτροχα συντάγματα: Οι Ουκρανοί πολεμούν τους Ρώσους πάνω σε μοτοσικλέτες
Greece· 2025-06-03
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.
У НГУ спробували пояснити зникнення прізвища Кротевича з указу про нагородженняUkraine· 2025-04-11Bohdan Krotevych stated that his name disappeared from the presidential decree awarding him the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi of the second degree.
Кротевич заявив, що його прізвище зникло з указу президента про нагородження орденомUkraine· 2025-04-11Bohdan Krotevych called for the commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, to resign due to a lack of strategic vision.
Ексначштабу ''Азову'' Кротевич заявив, що Сирський має піти з посадиUkraine· 2025-04-09
Bohdan Krotevych, a former commander of the Azov brigade, has called for the resignation of Ukraine's military chief, Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi, due to concerns over military strategy and soldier safety.
Ukraine’s military chief ‘must go’, says commander who quit to speak out | UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-09Bohdan Krotevych was Azov’s chief of staff during the Azovstal siege.
Ukraine struggles to return Mariupol defenders from Russia three years after port siege – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-30
Bohdan 'Tavr' Krotevych is leaving his position as the chief of staff of the Azov Brigade after significant contributions to its operations.
Кротевич залишає посаду начальника штабу бригади ''Азов''Ukraine· 2025-02-26