Zelenskyy promoted the commander of the Charter to the rank of brigadier general

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promoted Ihor Obolenskyi, commander of the 2nd Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Charter,” to the rank of brigadier general.

The head of state signed the corresponding decree No. 1013/2026 on October 1.

 Obolensky, whose call sign is “Kornet,” leads the National Guard of Ukraine’s 2nd Corps “Charter,” which was formed on the basis of the 13th Special Operations Brigade. The corps comprises five National Guard brigades.

In July of this year, Zelenskyy also awarded Obolensky the title of Hero of Ukraine and presented him with the “Golden Star” Order.

According to the National Guard, more than 100 comprehensive combat operations were planned and carried out under his leadership.

Source: decree 

In addition, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the honorary award “For Courage and Bravery” to four military units.

On Defenders of Ukraine Day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid tribute to the fallen soldiers at the Wall of Remembrance for Those Who Died for Ukraine in Kyiv.