Andrii Hnatov
Андрій Гнатов
🇺🇦 UkraineActive
Role
Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Rank
Major General
War Period
2025 – present
Major General Andrii Hnatov was appointed Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in March 2025, replacing Anatolii Bargylevych. A career officer with combat experience dating to the 2014 war in Donbas, he previously commanded marine units and served as a deputy commander-in-chief. His appointment was part of a broader effort by the Ukrainian command to reform staff work and operational planning.
Key Operations
- —Marine Corps and operational command roles (2022–2024)
- —Deputy Commander-in-Chief duties (2024)
- —General Staff reform program (2025–present)
Notable
Hnatov took over the General Staff during a difficult phase of the war, tasked with improving coordination between Ukraine's general staff and frontline operational commands amid sustained Russian pressure in the east.
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Mykhailo Drapatyi
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Volodymyr Zelensky
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Mykola Oleshchuk
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Rostyslav Pavliuk
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Oleksandr Tarnavskyi
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Mykola Balan
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Serhii Nayev
ActiveCommander of the Joint Forces of Ukraine (North)
Dmytro Marchenko
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Vasyl Maliuk
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Viktor Horenko
ActiveCommander of the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine (SSO)
Rustem Umerov
ActiveMinister of Defence of Ukraine
Oleksii Reznikov
ReplacedMinister of Defence of Ukraine
Oleksii Neyizhpapa
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Yurii Sodol
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Andrii Hnatov?
Major General Andrii Hnatov was appointed Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in March 2025, replacing Anatolii Bargylevych. A career officer with combat experience dating to the 2014 war in Donbas, he previously commanded marine units and served as a deputy commander-in-chief. His appointment was part of a broader effort by the Ukrainian command to reform staff work and operational planning.
What is Andrii Hnatov's role in the Ukraine war?
Andrii Hnatov (Major General) served as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the Ukraine side. Service period: 2025 – present. Current status: Active.
What key operations was Andrii Hnatov involved in?
Marine Corps and operational command roles (2022–2024). Deputy Commander-in-Chief duties (2024). General Staff reform program (2025–present).
What is notable about Andrii Hnatov in the context of the Ukraine war?
Hnatov took over the General Staff during a difficult phase of the war, tasked with improving coordination between Ukraine's general staff and frontline operational commands amid sustained Russian pressure in the east.
Is Andrii Hnatov still active in the Ukraine war?
Yes, Andrii Hnatov is currently active as of the latest available data (period: 2025 – present).