General Anatoliy Kryvonosko, head of the ‘Center’ command of the Ukrainian Air Force, has been appointed to temporarily lead the country’s air force. The Ukrainian General Staff announced that Kryvonosko was appointed by an order from General Oleksandr Syrsky, the Commander-in-Chief. This appointment comes amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, and underscores the critical role of the Ukrainian air force in defending the country.