Ukraine dismisses 14th Mechanized Brigade commander

Ukrainian Colonel Oleksandr Lisetsky has been dismissed from his position as commander of the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great. The dismissal follows allegations that under his command, which began in August 2023, the once combat-ready unit deteriorated into a state of corruption and operational collapse. Colonel Taras Maksimov, who previously served in the brigade, has been appointed as the new commander. The change suggests an internal effort to address deep-seated issues within the unit's leadership.