Viktor Nikolyuk

Viktor Nikolyuk

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General-Major Viktor Nikolyuk is a notable Ukrainian military leader, recently appointed as the commander of the Operational-Tactical Group 'Donetsk', succeeding Brigadier General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi. At 49 years old, he is recognized for his leadership during the defense of Chernihiv in 2022, which earned him the title of Hero of Ukraine. Prior to his current role, he served as the chief of staff for the same operational group and has extensive knowledge of the challenging frontline situation in Donetsk, where he now oversees critical areas of combat.

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Viktor Nikolyuk is the new commander of the operational group 'Vostok'.

Nesėkmių mėnuo Rusijai – Ukraina išlaisvino daugiau teritorijos nei rusams pavyko užimti
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-06-02
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Viktor Nikolyuk was appointed as the chief of staff of the 9th Corps before taking command of another unit.

Тарнавський повертається на посаду командира 9 корпусу
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-10-20
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Viktor Nikolyuk has been appointed as the new commander of the operational-tactical group 'Donetsk' after serving as its chief of staff.

Генерал-майор Ніколюк замінив Тарнавського на посаді командувача ОТУ ''Донецьк''
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-06-16
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