In the context of restructuring… "Zelensky" Replaces the head of the National Security Service
The Ukrainian president announced "Volodymyr Zelensky" Monday, the head of the National Security Service was replaced "Vasyl Malyuk" Known for launching major operations against Russia, within the framework of a large-scale restructuring.
He said Zelenskyon social media "I thanked him for his work"and published pictures of his meeting with Maliuk, 42, showing the two men shaking hands.
Widespread attacks
General Maliuk gained wide popularity in his country, after a series of Widespread attacks on Russia, which has been waging an attack on Ukraine for about four years.
In an unprecedented operation, it was called "Spider web"The Ukrainian security service succeeded in destroying a number of Russian aircraft in 2025 in a coordinated air attack using drones that were smuggled into Russia inside trucks.
These drones simultaneously targeted several air bases in Russian territory, targeting aircraft that were used in bombing Ukrainian cities.
Praise for efficiency
He added "Zelensky" that "Malyuk"who has headed the Ukrainian Security Service since 2022, will continue his work within the agency and will focus on operations against Russia, without going into further details.
Zelensky also signed a decree appointing Yevgeny Khmara, head of the department. "alpha" Specialized in commando operations within the security apparatus, he was appointed interim head of the apparatus.
After news spread for days, talk about his departure "Malyuk" For his position, a number of prominent Ukrainian military leaders issued statements on Saturday expressing their support for him, praising his competence.
Wide-ranging reshuffles in defense positions
Zelensky’s decision to replace him comes as part of the wide-ranging reshuffles the Ukrainian president is making in defense positions, despite international diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia.
Last week, Zelensky appointed the widely popular head of military intelligence, Kirilo Budanov, as director of the office. Presidential Council, and announced that the Minister of Defense would soon be replaced.
Zelensky confirmed on Saturday, in response to a question about his decisions, that he wanted to reactivate these devices. "in case" Russia refused to cease hostilities.
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