Zelensky appointed new heads of regional military administrations: who will lead four regions

Appointment of new heads of regional military administrations

According to Главком: President Volodymyr Zelensky announced decrees on January 8, 2025, regarding the appointment of new heads of regional military administrations in several regions of Ukraine, including Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, and Chernivtsi. This decision was the result of a series of changes announced by the president on January 4, 2025, indicating that the changes would affect the Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Ternopil, and Chernivtsi regions.

On January 6, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine submitted proposals for the appointment of new heads in four of these regions. In particular, Natalia Zabolotna became the new head of Vinnytsia OVA, appointed on a permanent basis after the dismissal of Serhiy Borzov in June 2024. Oleksandr Hanzha was appointed head of Dnipropetrovsk OVA, while Vitaliy Dyakivnych became the new head of Poltava OVA. Vitaliy Dyakivnych was born on August 14, 1979, and Ruslan Osypenko, who was appointed head of Chernivtsi OVA, was born on August 5, 1978. It is important to note that Vyacheslav Nehoda, the former head of Ternopil OVA, was dismissed due to changes in the administration.

List of new heads of OVA

• Natalia Zabolotna (Vinnytsia)
• Oleksandr Hanzha (Dnipropetrovsk)
• Vitaliy Dyakivnych (Poltava)
• Ruslan Osypenko (Chernivtsi)

These appointments highlight the state’s commitment to renewing leadership at the local level and ensuring effective management in the regions.

The appointment of new heads of regional military administrations in Ukraine indicates the active efforts of the country’s leadership to renew local government and improve management processes in the regions. This may be a response to the needs of the society and the challenges faced by the regions, considering the current situation in the country. Changes in the administration may also contribute to increasing management efficiency and addressing urgent issues locally.