Bogdan Krotevich, a high-ranking official within the Azov brigade and a key figure in the National Guard of Ukraine, has publicly challenged the performance of senior military leadership. He specifically targeted General Yuri Sodol, who leads the joint forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, accusing him of creating conditions that led to heavy Ukrainian casualties and the loss of territory. These assertions were reported by Ukrayinska Pravda. The scope of Krotevich’s remarks centers on perceived failures in command and control under Sodol’s direction, with a call for a formal review by Ukraine’s State Investigation Bureau to examine potential abuses of power and mismanagement that may have worsened battlefield outcomes. The broader context suggests a contentious internal debate about how best to organize and lead Ukraine’s military efforts in a highly challenging phase of the conflict, with different factions probing accountability for strategic losses.
