Yevhen Khmara
Coverage of Yevhen Khmara in the Nexus archive.
- Someone cosplaying online as Ukraine's new top general has already fooled thousands
A fake X account impersonating Ukraine's new commander in chief, Mykhailo Drapatyi, has gained nearly 7,000 followers, prompting Ukraine's General Staff to list official pages. The account posted military updates and an audit announcement, drawing criticism from Ukrainian figures.
- Former SBU Special Forces Chief Takes Over Ukraine’s Defense Ministry Amid Fedorov Fallout
Yevhen Khmara took over as Ukraine’s acting defense minister on July 20 after President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed him. The appointment follows ongoing protests over the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
- Zelensky Appoints Poklad as Acting SBU Head and Beskrestnov as Tech Advisor
President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Oleksandr Poklad as acting head of the SBU and Serhiy Beskrestnov as a presidential advisor on technological defense development. Beskrestnov declined a role in the new Ministry of Defense due to professional ties with ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The appointments follow a government reshuffle, including Yevhen Khmara as acting defense minister and Serhiy Koretsky as prime minister.
- Ukraine fights under an interim defense chief after Zelenskyy's contested government shake-up
Ukraine's government reshuffle led to the dismissal of defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov and the appointment of Maj. Gen. Yevhen Khmara as interim defense chief. The move sparked protests and highlighted tensions between military factions, with Fedorov credited for advancing drone technology and reducing military bureaucracy.