Six Ukrainian deputy defence ministers sacked as fighting continues in east

The sackings follow the dismissal two weeks ago of Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov over a corruption scandal.

Six Ukrainian deputy defence ministers have been fired following the dismissal two weeks ago of Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov in a corruption scandal.

Mr Melnychuk provided no explanation of the sacking but the government has been investigating accusations of corruption in the military related to purchasing equipment. The reshuffling of the department came a day after Ukraine’s military said it captured the village of Klishchiivka from Russian troops after months of fierce battles.

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